Orange Park Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 11:30AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

At 1130 AM EDT/1030 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Blountstown to 6 miles northeast of Tyndall Air Force Base. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Blountstown, Stonemill Creek, Tyndall Air Force Base, Orange, Wewahitchka, Bristol, Honeyville, Abe Springs, Chipola Cutoff, Hosford, Jensen Place, Red Hill, Clio, Scotts Ferry, Kennys Mill, Estiffanulga, Kinard, Lowry, Hugh Creek, and Chipola Park.

Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 11:20AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

At 1120 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Quincy, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Tallahassee, Woodville, Florida State University, Tallahassee Community College, Quincy, Havana, Midway, Florida A and M, Cairo, Whigham, Doak Campbell Stadium, Greensboro, Gretna, Attapulgus, Climax, Lake Bradford, Florence, South City, Laingkat, and Calvary.

Flood Warning issued May 18 at 10:05AM CDT until May 21 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Florida... Shoal River Near Crestview affecting Okaloosa County. For the Shoal River...including Crestview...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued when updates occur. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Shoal River near Crestview. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, minor flooding of low lying areas. At 8.5 feet, water in yards on Sowel Road. At 10.0 feet, some flooding of trailers north of the Okaloosa Correctional Institute. Water surrounds home on Sowel Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 8.4 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 18 at 10:04AM CDT until May 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Florida... Alabama... Blackwater River Near Baker affecting Escambia, Santa Rosa, Covington and Okaloosa Counties. For the Blackwater River...including Baker...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued when updates occur. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Blackwater River near Baker. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Kennedy and Peaden Bridges are flooded upstream of Highway 4 bridge. At 11.0 feet, minor flooding of secondary roads and lowlands from the Highway 4 Bridge downstream. At 14.5 feet, flooding of Cotton Ridge Park in Baker begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 5.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 10:48AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

At 1048 AM EDT/948 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Panama City Beach, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Panama City, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach, Callaway, Springfield, Hiland Park, Moose Pond, St Andrews State Park, Southport, Fountain, Cedar Grove, Singer Road, Dirego Park, College Station, Gulf Resort Beach, Bayou George, West Panama City, Camp Flowers, Bahama Beach, and Gainer Spring.

Flood Advisory issued May 18 at 10:40AM EDT until May 18 at 1:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of Florida, including the following counties, Gadsden and Jackson and Georgia, including the following counties, Baker, Colquitt, Decatur, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole and Thomas. * WHEN...Until 145 PM EDT /1245 PM CDT/. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1039 AM EDT /939 AM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Colquitt, Bainbridge, Cairo, Pelham, Camilla, Thomasville, Donalsonville, Moultrie, Ochlocknee, Pavo, Coolidge, Whigham, West Bainbridge, Chattahoochee, Riverside, Schley, Sneads, Grand Ridge, Attapulgus and Funston. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Heat Advisory issued May 18 at 9:23AM EDT until May 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Martin, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Indian River, Inland Martin, Inland Saint Lucie, Inland Southern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, Okeechobee, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Heat Advisory issued May 18 at 9:23AM EDT until May 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Osceola. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Flood Warning issued May 18 at 9:23AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12) affecting Gadsden and Leon Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ochlockonee River near Concord (CR 12). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, Primary access to homes along county highway 12 on the east bank of the river in Leon County may become restricted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 36.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EDT Saturday was 36.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 36.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning to 35.6 feet Monday evening. It will rise above flood stage early Tuesday afternoon to 36.4 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 36.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.8 feet on 04/12/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 18 at 9:11AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

...The National Weather Service in Jacksonville FL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... Santa Fe River At Three Rivers Estates affecting Suwannee, Columbia and Gilchrist Counties. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/wfo/JAX * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santa Fe River at Three Rivers Estates. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins on SW Santa Fe Drive south of Santa Fe Road in Columbia County. At 16.3 feet, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins enforcement of a no wake zone on the Santa Fe River from the unnamed island 1.5 miles downstream of the Wilson's Spring Boat Ramp to the confluence with the Suwannee River and on the Ichetucknee River upstream to the US 27 bridge. At 17.0 feet, Water begins to enter backyards of residences on Santa Fe Road in Columbia County and on River Run Road in Suwannee County. At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood River Run Road in Suwannee County. At 18.8 feet, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission expands the no wake zone restriction further upstream on the Santa Fe River from the unnamed island 1.5 miles downstream on the Wilson's Spring Boat Ramp to one-half mile upstream of the State Road 47 bridge. At 19.0 feet, Water begins to enter backyards of residences along the Ichetucknee River. At 19.8 feet, Waters begins to affect homes in the Hollingsworth Bluff area at State Route 47. At 20.0 feet, Access to homes on Santa Fe Road below SW Riverside Avenue becomes restricted in Columbia. Flooding begins on Santa Fe and Wilson Springs Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 18.8 feet Saturday, May 25. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Warning issued May 18 at 7:58AM CDT until May 18 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

FFWMOB The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Covington County in south central Alabama... Northeastern Okaloosa County in northwestern Florida... * Until 1100 AM CDT. * At 758 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have quickly fallen over areas that were saturated from heavy rains yesterday. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Florala, Laurel Hill, Lockhart, Huckaville, Stedman, Okaloo, McRae, Beda, Howells, Wing, Falco and Peaden.

Rip Current Statement issued May 18 at 7:51AM CDT until May 19 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 Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Advisory issued May 18 at 7:48AM CDT until May 18 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central Alabama, including the following county, Covington and northwest Florida, including the following counties, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa. * WHEN...Until 1100 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 746 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing very heavy rain over the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have quickly fallen during the past hour over some areas and additional heavy rainfall will result in minor flooding in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Crestview, Florala, Baker, Laurel Hill, Lockhart, Clear Springs, Peaden, Blackman, Cannon Town, Nubbin Ridge, Garden City, Silver Springs, Auburn, Campton, Escambia Farms, Good Hope, Milligan, Okaloo, Wing and Galliver. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 18 at 8:01AM EDT until May 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida... St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Wakulla and Leon Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd. * WHEN...From this morning to early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, Water approaches the steps to an elevated residence on Old Magnolia Road in Wakulla County. Other elevated structures begin to be surrounded by water. Portions of the Natural Bridge State Park near the river begin to flood in Leon County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 8.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.6 feet on 12/14/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued May 18 at 7:41AM EDT until May 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Watch issued May 18 at 5:36AM CDT until May 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Alabama, including the following areas, Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Baldwin Inland, Conecuh, Covington, Escambia, Mobile Central, Mobile Coastal and Mobile Inland, northwest Florida, including the following areas, Escambia Coastal, Escambia Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal and Santa Rosa Inland, and southeast Mississippi, including the following areas, George and Stone. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional heavy rainfall is expected to pass across the area through this afternoon. Additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected. These totals, in addition to wet antecedent conditions from previous rainfall could result in flooding. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Warning issued May 18 at 5:32AM CDT until May 18 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

FFWTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Bay County in the panhandle of Florida... Holmes County in the panhandle of Florida... Western Jackson County in the panhandle of Florida... Walton County in the panhandle of Florida... Washington County in the panhandle of Florida... * Until 1130 AM CDT. * At 532 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain moving towards the Florida Panhandle. Soils are saturated, and flash flooding is expected to begin quickly once the heavy rain begins. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Panama City Beach, Vernon, Bonifay, Chipley, De Funiak Springs, Graceville, Santa Rosa Beach, Marianna, Eglin Air Force Base, Bradford, Union, Liberty, Live Oak, Malone, Freeport, Cottondale, Greenwood, Paxton, Ponce De Leon and Alford.

Heat Advisory issued May 18 at 4:01AM EDT until May 18 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Key West FL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Florida Keys. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Rip Current Statement issued May 18 at 2:56AM EDT until May 20 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Heat Advisory issued May 18 at 2:26AM EDT until May 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Peak heat indices 106 to 110 degrees are expected this afternoon * WHERE...Portions of southeast, southern, and southwest Florida. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Flood Watch issued May 18 at 1:09AM CDT until May 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, including the following areas, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston, Panhandle Florida, including the following areas, Holmes, Jackson and North Walton, and southwest Georgia, including the following areas, Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Dougherty, Early, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole and Terrell. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms will develop across the area this afternoon. Widespread rain totals will generally be around 1 to 2 inches but localized areas in the flood watch region could see 2 to 4 inches of new rainfall. Some of these rainfall amounts could occur across areas that already received heavier rains on Friday, this increasing the concerns for localized flooding and/or flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued May 18 at 1:09AM CDT until May 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Florida, including the following areas, Calhoun, Central Walton, Coastal Bay, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Gadsden, Inland Bay, Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf, Inland Jefferson, Inland Wakulla, Leon, Liberty, South Walton and Washington and Georgia, including the following areas, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Grady, Irwin, Thomas, Tift, Turner and Worth. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms will develop across the area this afternoon. Widespread rain totals will generally be around 1 to 2 inches but localized areas in the flood watch region could see 2 to 4 inches of new rainfall. Some of these rainfall amounts could occur across areas that already received heavier rains on Friday, this increasing the concerns for localized flooding and/or flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood