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14 active National Weather Service alerts for Florida.

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Flood Warning

NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL · severity: Severe · until

Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:40PM EST until November 13 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Areas: DeSoto, FL

Official text
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, River Acres is impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Sunday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Sunday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Friday morning and continue falling to 10.6 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.0 feet on 10/21/1938. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions from the National Weather Service

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at noon EST.

Flood Warning

NWS Melbourne FL · severity: Severe · until

Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:10PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

Areas: Seminole, FL

Official text
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Sanford affecting Seminole County. .Heavy rainfall has caused river levels on the St. Johns near Sanford to rise within Action Stage. The river is forecast to climb into Minor flood stage early this week and continue a steady rise in Minor Flood stage. For the St. Johns River...including Sanford...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Sanford. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Water encroaches on low lying roads, also pool enclosures and patios in the Stone Island area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Sunday the stage was 5.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday afternoon and continue rising to 5.9 feet Friday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions from the National Weather Service

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1100 AM EST.

Flood Warning

NWS Melbourne FL · severity: Severe · until

Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:09PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

Areas: Seminole, FL

Official text
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Above Lake Harney affecting Seminole County. .Heavy rainfall has caused river levels on the St. Johns near Geneva Above Lake Harney to rise into Moderate flood stage. A steady rise within Moderate flood stage is forecast to continue this week. River levels have the potential to approach Major flood stage next weekend. For the St. Johns River...Above Lake Harney...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Above Lake Harney. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Water begins to move into homes in low lying areas along the river. Flooding around the Black Hammock area near Lake Jesup. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Sunday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Sunday was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue rising through Moderate flood stage, reaching 9.6 feet by Friday. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions from the National Weather Service

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1100 AM EST.

Flood Warning

NWS Melbourne FL · severity: Severe · until

Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:07PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

Areas: Brevard, FL

Official text
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Cocoa 9w affecting Brevard County. .Exceptional rainfall over the headwaters of the St. Johns River has caused Moderate to Major flooding at the gauge west of Cocoa. The river may rise slightly early this week and remain in Major flood stage through at least Friday. For the St. Johns River...including Cocoa 9w...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Cocoa 9w. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.2 feet, Water enters homes along the St Johns River in the Lake Poinsett area west of Cocoa, also low lying homes in the Silver Pines subdivision in Rockledge and the Shakespeare Park area of Cocoa. Providence Road area west of Cocoa becomes impassable, cutting off access to homes in the Mullet Lane and Bass Road area. Docks flooded and water in parking lot at Lone Cabbage Fish Camp. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM EST Sunday the stage was 16.97 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM EST Sunday was 16.97 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 17.0 feet. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions from the National Weather Service

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1100 AM EST.

Flood Warning

NWS Melbourne FL · severity: Severe · until

Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:03PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

Areas: Lake, FL; Volusia, FL

Official text
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Deland affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .Heavy rainfall has caused the St. Johns River near Deland to remain just below Minor flood stage. The river is forecast to slowly climb into Minor flood stage this week. For the St. Johns River...including Deland...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Deland. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Sunday the stage was 3.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 4.2 feet Thursday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions from the National Weather Service

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1100 AM EST.

Flood Warning

NWS Melbourne FL · severity: Severe · until

Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:02PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

Areas: Lake, FL; Volusia, FL

Official text
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .Heavy rainfall that has occurred upstream will maintain river levels within Moderate flood stage through early next week as a large volume of water works north through the basin. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Sunday the stage was 2.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Sunday was 3.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 3.0 to 3.1 feet through the middle of the week. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions from the National Weather Service

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1115 AM EST.

Rip Current Statement

NWS Jacksonville FL · severity: Moderate · until

Rip Current Statement issued November 8 at 10:28PM EST until November 9 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

Areas: Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns

Official text
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Instructions from the National Weather Service

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement

NWS Melbourne FL · severity: Moderate · until

Rip Current Statement issued November 7 at 10:23PM EST until November 10 at 2:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

Areas: Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands

Official text
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Instructions from the National Weather Service

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Special Weather Statement

NWS Jacksonville FL · severity: Moderate · until

Special Weather Statement issued November 9 at 2:45AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

Areas: Suwannee; Baker; Inland Nassau; Union; Bradford; Gilchrist; Inland Flagler; Eastern Hamilton; Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Eastern Clay; Eastern Alachua; Eastern Putnam; Eastern Marion; Western Hamilton; Trout River; Western Clay; Western Alachua; Western Putnam; Central Marion; Northern Columbia; South Central Duval; Western Marion; Southeastern Columbia; Western Duval; Northern Inland St. Johns; Southwestern Columbia; Southern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns; Coffee; Jeff Davis; Bacon; Appling; Wayne; Atkinson; Pierce; Brantley; Inland Glynn; Coastal Glynn; Echols; Clinch; Inland…

Official text
Locally dense fog is expected to develop across portions of Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida through sunrise this morning. Visibilities will fall to 1/2 mile or less in some locations. Conditions will not improve until the mid morning hours around 9 am. The nature of the fog is such that visibilities will vary greatly over short distances. Motorists should be alert for rapidly changing conditions through sunrise. If driving, slow down and leave extra distance ahead of you in case a sudden stop is needed.

Special Weather Statement

NWS Jacksonville FL · severity: Moderate · until

Special Weather Statement issued November 9 at 2:11AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

Areas: Suwannee; Baker; Inland Nassau; Union; Bradford; Gilchrist; Inland Flagler; Eastern Hamilton; Eastern Clay; Eastern Alachua; Eastern Putnam; Eastern Marion; Western Hamilton; Trout River; Western Clay; Western Alachua; Western Putnam; Central Marion; Northern Columbia; Western Marion; Southeastern Columbia; Western Duval; Southwestern Columbia; Western St. Johns; Coffee; Jeff Davis; Bacon; Appling; Wayne; Atkinson; Pierce; Brantley; Inland Glynn; Coastal Glynn; Echols; Clinch; Inland Camden; Coastal Camden; Northern Ware; Northeastern Charlton; Southern Ware; Western Charlton

Official text
Locally dense fog is expected to develop across inland portions of Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida through sunrise this morning. Visibilities will fall to 1/2 mile or less in some locations. Conditions will not improve until the mid morning hours around 9 am. The nature of the fog is such that visibilities will vary greatly over short distances. Motorists should be alert for rapidly changing conditions through sunrise. If driving, slow down and leave extra distance ahead of you in case a sudden stop is needed.

Coastal Flood Statement

NWS Miami FL · severity: Minor · until

Coastal Flood Statement issued November 9 at 1:19AM EST until November 9 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL

Areas: Coastal Palm Beach County; Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County

Official text
* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.

Instructions from the National Weather Service

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Coastal Flood Statement

NWS Key West FL · severity: Minor · until

Coastal Flood Statement issued November 8 at 11:08AM EST until November 9 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL

Areas: Monroe Upper Keys; Monroe Middle Keys; Monroe Lower Keys

Official text
* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...The Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater.

Instructions from the National Weather Service

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Flood Advisory

NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL · severity: Minor · until

Flood Advisory issued November 8 at 8:51AM EST until November 10 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Areas: Sarasota, FL

Official text
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM EST. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Water approaching Fisherman's Loop parking area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.5 feet this afternoon. - Action stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory

NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL · severity: Minor · until

Flood Advisory issued November 8 at 8:51AM EST until November 10 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Areas: DeSoto, FL

Official text
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM EST. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Secondary roads in Hidden Oak and royal palm begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EST Sunday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.3 feet Wednesday morning. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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