Recent weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) have highlighted the potential risks facing coastal areas in Virginia and Florida. Coastal Flood Advisories and Beach Hazards Statements have been put in place to warn residents and visitors about the dangers posed by high tides, rough surf conditions, and dangerous rip currents.
In Virginia, the NWS Wakefield has issued Coastal Flood Advisories for areas such as Bishops Head, Wicomico, and Somerset Counties. These advisories warn of up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. The impacts include shallow flooding in vulnerable locations near the waterfront, resulting in a low threat of property damage. Roads, parking lots, parks, and lawns near the waterfront are expected to experience shallow flooding.
Similarly, Beach Hazards Statements have been issued for Maryland Beaches County in Maryland and Accomack and Northampton Counties in Virginia. The statements highlight the presence of dangerous rip currents due to breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet, leading to rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. Localized beach erosion is also possible, adding to the potential hazards for beachgoers and swimmers.
In Florida, the NWS Miami has issued High Surf Advisories, Coastal Flood Advisories, and Rip Current Statements for Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County, and Coastal Miami Dade County. These alerts warn of minor to moderate coastal flooding, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone, and dangerous rip currents. The impacts include flooding of lots, parks, and roads, dangerous swimming and surfing conditions, localized beach erosion, and the risk of swimmers being swept away from shore into deeper water by rip currents.
The consistent issuance of these weather alerts underscores the importance of staying informed and taking necessary precautions when visiting coastal areas. Residents and visitors are advised to heed the warnings provided by the NWS, avoid swimming in rough surf conditions, and be cautious of rip currents. By staying vigilant and prepared, individuals can help mitigate the risks associated with coastal flooding and beach hazards.
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References:
– NWS Wakefield VA Coastal Flood Advisory: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.cfbcfa8e0eceeb51707167dbdb5b0762eb97ab6c.002.1.cap
– NWS Wakefield VA Beach Hazards Statement: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.cfbcfa8e0eceeb51707167dbdb5b0762eb97ab6c.004.1.cap
– NWS Miami FL High Surf Advisory: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.33161bb1a570489cd2fe3d89b00231ecee7cc0dc.001.3.cap
– NWS Miami FL Rip Current Statement: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.33161bb1a570489cd2fe3d89b00231ecee7cc0dc.002.3.cap
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