...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .The river remains in Action Stage but is forecast to rise into Minor Flood Stage early this week due to increasing northerly winds. Additional rises are possible due to persistent northerly winds and anticipated rainfall over the river basin. 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 Monday morning at 1100 AM EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 2.3 feet, Many docks become submerged along the river and in canals in the Astor community. Water enters yards of properties on Bartram Road, Holiday Circle and along Wild Hog Road on the Lake County side. In Volusia County, water encroaches yards of homes on the river side of Alice Drive. No wake zones are in effect from near the South Moon Canal to approximately 800 feet south of the Riverview lodge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 2.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening and continue rising to 2.5 feet early Tuesday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
HLSMLB This product covers East Central Florida ** Tropical Storm Watches Cancelled Along the Coast but Prolonged, Dangerous Beach and Marine Conditions Developing This Week ** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 350 miles southeast of Cape Canaveral FL - 24.2N 77.3W - Storm Intensity 40 mph - Movement North or 360 degrees at 9 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ At 5 PM, Tropical Storm Imelda was located about 355 miles southeast of Cape Canaveral, moving toward the north at 9 mph. The tropical storm is forecast to gradually strengthen but remain well offshore the Florida east coast Monday and Monday night, and become a hurricane early Tuesday as it turns northeast and moves out to sea. Fast moving showers and isolated storms within rainbands will produce periods of heavy rain in some areas with localized amounts of 1 to 2 inches of additional rainfall possible through Monday night. Tropical storm force winds are forecast to remain offshore of east central Florida. As a result, the Tropical Storm Watch has been cancelled for Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin counties. Nonetheless, breezy and gusty north to northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph are forecast on Monday with gusts up to 40 mph. A Wind Advisory will be in effect for the coastal counties on Monday. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the adjacent Atlantic coastal waters. More significantly, at the coast, battering surf through the week will produce dangerous beach conditions. A HIGH risk of rip currents is forecast, with breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet. Beach erosion is likely as waves run up to the dune line or sea walls, especially along the northern Brevard and Volusia coast. Long-period swells from this system combined with distant Major Hurricane Humberto will produce the potential for long-duration moderate beach and dune erosion, along with high surf conditions, through late week. -------------------- POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: North to northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph are forecast on Monday with gusts up to 40 mph. A Wind Advisory will be in effect for the coastal counties on Monday. Elsewhere across East Central Florida, little to no impact is anticipated. * SURGE: Little to no additional surge impacts expected. However, high surf will cause beach erosion and potential for minor coastal flooding especially around the times of high tide for the next several days. * FLOODING RAIN: Additional impacts from localized heavy rain are still a concern across East Central Florida. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood waters having further impacts of limited potential. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Prolonged and dangerous beach and marine conditions will develop this week including a HIGH risk of life threatening rip currents, high surf with breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet and moderate beach erosion. Entering the surf is highly discouraged. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event, this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Melbourne FL regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.
The Flood Advisory will expire at 845 PM EDT this evening for a portion of east central Florida, including the following area, Volusia. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
* WHAT...North to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 4 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
The National Weather Service issues alerts in different categories to indicate the severity of storms and if the public should take immediate action to prevent the loss of life or property or be aware of the potential of the same.
A weather warning is issued when severe weather conditions are occuring or imminent and there is danger to life and/or property. The warning will include what action should be taken including evacuation or shelter in place and should be heeded immediately. Warnings are usually issued for a small, specific area and for a definite period of time.
A weather watch is an alert issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather. A weather watch means that severe weather is possible in the area, so it is important to stay tuned to the latest forecasts and be prepared for potential storms.
The purpose of a weather watch is to provide advance warning to people in the affected area so that they can take necessary precautions. It is important to remember that a weather watch does not mean that severe weather will definitely occur, but simply that there is a higher chance of it happening.
If you live in an area where severe weather is common, it may be wise to have a plan in place for what you will do if a storm hits. Make sure you have plenty of food and water stored, as well as flashlights, batteries, and other supplies. You may also want to consider evacuating if necessary.
An advisory means the conditions are likely to occur. These are typically used for less severe weather events like frost or winds but can be used for other types of severe weather.
A red flag warning is issued by the National Weather Service to inform the public, firefighters, and land management agencies that conditions are ideal for wildland fires and any fire which does start could spread rapidly. These are often issued after drought conditions, when humidity is very low and especially when there are high or erratic winds. The possibility of lightning is also a determining factor. Fire fighting agencies often will increase their staffing and equipment resources due to the forecast risk. For the public, a Red Flag Warning often means high fire danger leading to restrictions or bans on outdoor burning including burn piles, burn barrels and campfires. Use of anything which may produce sparks, including outdoor lawn equipment, chainsaws and welding, may be restricted or prohibited.
The weather criteria for fire weather watches and red flag warnings vary with each Weather Service office’s warning area based on the local vegetation type, topography, and distance from major water sources. They usually include the daily vegetation moisture content calculations, expected afternoon high temperature, afternoon minimum relative humidity and daytime wind speed.
An enhanced version of the warning, called extreme red flag warning, may be issued. This means that conditions for fire growth and behavior are extremely dangerous due to a combination of strong winds, very low humidity, long duration, and very dry fuels.