Ormond Beach, FL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes
on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the
parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of
Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue
Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake
Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest
to the river on McPherson Lane.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 3.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:30 AM EDT Saturday was 3.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 3.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed        Forecasts (2 pm)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu

St Johns River
Astor         2.3   3.0   Sat 11 am 3.0   3.0   3.0   3.0   3.0


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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots
and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm
and Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf, especially north
of the Cape.

* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie,
and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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