As the fall season progresses, various weather advisories have been issued across different regions of the United States, impacting residents and visitors alike. From coastal flooding to frost advisories and wind warnings, the National Weather Service (NWS) has been actively monitoring and alerting the public to potential weather-related hazards.
In Jacksonville, Florida, a Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for the St. Johns River Basin until 5 AM EDT Friday. The advisory warns of minor coastal flooding, which could lead to flooding of lots, parks, and roads, with isolated road closures expected. Additionally, a Rip Current Statement has been issued for Northeast Florida Beaches, cautioning of dangerous rip currents that can sweep swimmers away from shore into deeper waters.
Moving to the Midwest, a Frost Advisory has been issued for portions of southeast Kansas and south central and southwest Missouri by the NWS Springfield. Temperatures as low as 29 degrees Fahrenheit are expected, which could result in frost formation and harm sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.
In Virginia, the NWS Blacksburg has issued two separate Wind Advisories. One advisory covers Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties, with northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 45 mph expected. The other advisory is for Western Greenbrier County, with gusts up to 50 mph expected. These advisories warn of gusty winds that could blow around unsecured objects, potentially leading to tree limbs being blown down and a few power outages.
Further south in Alabama, a Frost Advisory has been issued for multiple counties, including Jefferson, Shelby, and Tuscaloosa. Temperatures as low as 36 degrees Fahrenheit are forecasted, posing a risk to sensitive outdoor plants if not adequately protected.
These weather advisories highlight the importance of staying informed and prepared for changing weather conditions. By heeding the warnings and taking necessary precautions, individuals can mitigate risks and ensure their safety during inclement weather.
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References:
– Coastal Flood Advisory by NWS Jacksonville FL: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.fe9308829134cb2872b0064435f21085f6c1da3d.001.1.cap
– Rip Current Statement by NWS Jacksonville FL: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.fe9308829134cb2872b0064435f21085f6c1da3d.002.1.cap
– Frost Advisory by NWS Springfield MO: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e23d1c282c771cd2e332b3d6674af7d69305e45a.001.1.cap
– Wind Advisory by NWS Blacksburg VA (Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties): https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.59c565e15217151d3fa1bec992904575057f64ea.001.1.cap
– Wind Advisory by NWS Blacksburg VA (Western Greenbrier County): https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.59c565e15217151d3fa1bec992904575057f64ea.002.1.cap
– Frost Advisory by NWS Birmingham AL: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.269e2331e35bc01d8a9f5f072d2b3a3a2435e7da.001.1.cap
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