The National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne, Florida, issued a Flood Warning for the St. Johns River near Astor, affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. The river is currently within Minor Flood Stage, attributed to previous rainfall and downstream effects from tides and surge. While the water levels are expected to gradually decrease through Thursday, the influence of tides and winds, particularly northeast to east winds, may impede the decline, especially heading into the weekend.
At present, minor flooding is anticipated in the Astor area, with impacts including docks and boat ramps being covered at South Moon Fish Camp, water encroaching on sites like Fish Tales RV Resort and Astor Landing Campground, and portions of various roads being submerged. The river stage was recorded at 2.9 feet on Wednesday evening, with a forecast to fall to 2.8 feet by late week and remain steady around that level over the weekend. The Flood stage is at 2.3 feet.
The NWS advises residents to stay informed about the situation and take necessary precautions. More details and safety tips can be found at www.weather.gov. The next update on the situation is scheduled for Thursday morning at 1115 AM EDT.
This weather event underscores the importance of preparedness and vigilance in flood-prone areas. Residents are urged to monitor updates from official sources and follow any evacuation orders or safety guidelines issued by local authorities.
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References:
– NWS Melbourne FL: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9b398bd5a8a238480d1ed8a174243766e01ef8c1.001.1.cap
– NWS Safety Tips: http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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