As coastal regions brace for the impact of large breaking waves and dangerous rip currents, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a series of alerts across multiple states. From New York to Florida and Virginia, communities are urged to exercise caution and stay out of the water due to the heightened risks of beach flooding, erosion, and life-threatening rip currents.
In Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Queens, and Southern Nassau Counties in New York, large breaking waves measuring 6 to 10 feet along the Atlantic oceanfront are expected through this afternoon. The NWS warns of beach flooding, erosion, and the presence of life-threatening rip currents, emphasizing the need for individuals to avoid entering the surf zone.
Similarly, in Florida’s Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties, a High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk are in effect until early Sunday. The NWS highlights dangerous swimming and surfing conditions, as well as localized beach erosion caused by large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet.
Further north in Accomack County, Virginia, a High Surf Advisory, Beach Hazards Statement, and Coastal Flood Advisory have been issued until Thursday morning. With large breaking waves of 5 to 11 feet in the surf zone and dangerous rip currents expected, residents are urged to be vigilant. Shallow flooding in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways could lead to property damage and road closures, posing risks to both property and individuals.
In Charles City, Surry, and James City Counties in Virginia, a Coastal Flood Warning is in effect from late afternoon to late evening, with up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected. Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near shorelines and tidal waterways could result in property damage, road closures, and threats to homes and businesses.
As coastal communities navigate these weather-related challenges, it is crucial for residents and visitors to heed the warnings issued by the NWS and local authorities. By staying informed and taking necessary precautions, individuals can help mitigate the potential impacts of the adverse weather conditions.
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References:
– NWS Upton NY: [Coastal Flood Statement](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.0dca9bbdf86d431bb1466bd4f2e459871cab6505.001.1.cap)
– NWS Melbourne FL: [High Surf Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e5b18fbb6f6e8d5cfda99e04ce0bd2a5ba61b9f1.001.1.cap)
– NWS Wakefield VA: [Coastal Flood Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d392ac214d7ac85be4c73b97ed8c804fcfabcc84.002.2.cap)
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