Atlantic Tropical Disturbances Pose No Risk to Florida
June 19, 2023
Weather
Tropics News and Weather in Sebastian, Florida. The forecast includes Sebastian Inlet, the Atlantic coastline, tropical storms, and hurricane updates.
Wind Advisory issued April 7 at 11:53PM EDT until April 9 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Affected Areas: Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Inland Indian River; Inland St. Lucie
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Indian River, and Inland Saint Lucie.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
High Surf Advisory issued April 7 at 10:10PM EDT until April 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Affected Areas: Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Brevard, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, and Coastal Martin Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf Advisory, through 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Rip Current Statement issued April 7 at 10:10PM EDT until April 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Affected Areas: Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Brevard, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, and Coastal Martin Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf Advisory, through 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Flood Watch issued April 7 at 2:43PM EDT until April 8 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Affected Areas: Inland Volusia; Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Inland Northern Brevard; Inland Indian River; Inland St. Lucie; Inland Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Inland Southern Brevard; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following counties, Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow-moving bands of rain will continue to be possible through tomorrow. Additional rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are forecast with localized totals to 7 inches possible which may lead to isolated instances of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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