The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple severe weather alerts for coastal areas in Florida and Alabama, warning residents and visitors of potential hazards. The alerts include Coastal Flood Advisories, High Rip Current Risks, High Surf Advisories, and Wind Advisories, all in effect until the weekend.
In Northeast Florida, including Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St. Johns, and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties, a Coastal Flood Advisory is in place until Friday morning. Minor flooding during high tide, dangerous rip currents, and large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet are expected. Additionally, a Wind Advisory is in effect for coastal counties of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia, with northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts of 40 to 45 mph anticipated until early Sunday morning.
Further south, in Southeast Georgia Beaches and Nassau County Beaches, a Coastal Flood Watch has been issued until Sunday morning. Moderate flooding during high tide, dangerous rip currents, and large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet are forecasted. The NWS also warns of numerous road closures, property inundation, shoreline erosion, and dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.
In Alabama, the NWS has issued a Rip Current Statement for Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties, as well as Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal, and Okaloosa Coastal Counties in Florida. Dangerous rip currents are expected from this evening through Saturday morning, posing a threat to beachgoers and swimmers.
These alerts highlight the importance of staying informed and taking necessary precautions during severe weather conditions. Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to heed the warnings, avoid entering the water, and secure outdoor objects to prevent damage from strong winds.
The combination of coastal flooding, rip currents, high surf, and gusty winds underscores the potential dangers posed by the current weather patterns. It is crucial for individuals to prioritize safety and follow guidance from local authorities and weather agencies to minimize risks and ensure their well-being.
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References:
– NWS Jacksonville FL: [Coastal Flood Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.aa32f5be20041dda0a39a2d323015e6ce6126414.002.1.cap), [Rip Current Statement](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.08519225759c794084d9c18cdb9da93a304fec11.001.1.cap), [Coastal Flood Watch](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.aa32f5be20041dda0a39a2d323015e6ce6126414.001.2.cap), [High Surf Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.aa32f5be20041dda0a39a2d323015e6ce6126414.001.3.cap), [Wind Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8a3d9c623dc47c6bf08846cfaf45cb4cbdb2ff2e.001.1.cap)
– NWS Mobile AL: [Rip Current Statement](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.08519225759c794084d9c18cdb9da93a304fec11.001.1.cap)
– NWS Miami FL: [Coastal Flood Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.2ca670febf3405f63cfd949fff7dcb711c214bac.001.2.cap)
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