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Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Melbourne Beach.

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Special Weather Statement

Area
Inland Northern Brevard; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands
Special Weather Statement issued September 10 at 7:39AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Roadway reports and surface observations indicate patchy dense fog is occurring in Northern Brevard County, around Titusville. This includes sections Interstate 95. If you encounter dense fog, slow down, increase your following distance, and don't use high-beam headlights. Fog will burn off within an hour or so.

Rip Current Statement

Area
Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin
Rip Current Statement issued September 10 at 5:25AM EDT until September 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement

Area
Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
Rip Current Statement issued September 10 at 5:25AM EDT until September 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Coastal Flood Statement

Area
Mainland Monroe
Coastal Flood Statement issued September 10 at 4:32AM EDT until September 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Mainland Monroe. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.

Rip Current Statement

Area
Coastal Palm Beach County
Rip Current Statement issued September 10 at 4:32AM EDT until September 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Coastal Flood Statement

Area
Monroe Upper Keys
Coastal Flood Statement issued September 10 at 4:30AM EDT until September 11 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. Little relief can be expected, even at lower tides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

Rip Current Statement

Area
South Walton; Coastal Franklin
Rip Current Statement issued September 10 at 2:16AM EDT until September 10 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...From 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement

Area
Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden
Rip Current Statement issued September 10 at 12:51AM EDT until September 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding around times of high tide. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Eastern Clay; Eastern Putnam; Trout River; South Central Duval; Western St. Johns
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 10 at 12:51AM EDT until September 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding around times of high tide. * WHERE...St Johns River Basin. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 10 at 12:51AM EDT until September 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding around times of high tide. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement

Area
Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
Rip Current Statement issued September 9 at 11:43PM CDT until September 10 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Warning

Area
Lake, FL; Volusia, FL
Flood Warning issued September 9 at 8:50PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .On the Saint Johns River Near Astor, recent rainfall over the basin has maintained levels in Minor flood stage. The river is forecast to remain in Minor flood stage and essentially steady as northeast winds continue. However, any additional rainfall may cause increases in the river levels. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1100 AM EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 2.8 feet, Docks and boat ramps covered at South Moon Fish Camp and approaching sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. Water approaching sites closest to the river at Fish Tales RV Resort and Astor Landing Campground. Portion of Clair Street covered by river water south of the Butler Boat Ramp. Docks underwater at the Astor Bridge Marina and along Riveredge Drive. Portions of Fox Road are covered with water nearest to the river. Acorn, Hazelnut and Redbud roads are underwater with yards inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 2.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 2.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 2.6 to 2.8 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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