Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
227 WHUS42 KKEY 070935 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 435 AM EST Thu Nov 7 2024 FLZ077-071745- /O.CAN.KKEY.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-241107T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KKEY.CF.S.0011.000000T0000Z-241107T2100Z/ Monroe Middle Keys- 435 AM EST Thu Nov 7 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Middle Florida Keys. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$ FLZ078-071200- /O.CON.KKEY.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-241107T1200Z/ Monroe Lower Keys- 435 AM EST Thu Nov 7 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...As Hurricane Rafael continues to move away from the Florida Keys, peak water levels may reach up to 2 feet above mean higher high water for Atlantic side communities early this morning, or about a foot higher than recent high tides. Water levels will gradually subside later this morning. * WHERE...Lower Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is expected. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ FLZ076-071745- /O.EXT.KKEY.CF.S.0011.000000T0000Z-241107T2100Z/ Monroe Upper Keys- 435 AM EST Thu Nov 7 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$ NB