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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 6:53 AM Nov. 6, 2024 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7
feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and
Martin counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday
night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

High Surf Advisory
Issued: 6:53 AM Nov. 6, 2024 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7
feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and
Martin counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday
night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:50 AM Nov. 6, 2024 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
knots and seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm,
Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm and
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

River Flood Warning
Issued: 1:40 AM Nov. 6, 2024 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...St Johns River near Deland.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 4.5 feet, Water moves into yards and approaches
buildings around Hontoon Island.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 4.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM EST Tuesday was 4.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 4.3 feet.
- Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Fld   Observed        Forecasts (7 pm)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

St Johns River
Deland        4.0   4.4   Tue 7 pm  4.3   4.3   4.2   4.2   4.2


&&



River Flood Warning
Issued: 1:32 AM Nov. 6, 2024 – National Weather Service
...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 7:30 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 3.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM EST Tuesday was 3.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 3.2 feet.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Fld   Observed        Forecasts (7 pm)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

St Johns River
Astor         2.3   3.2   Tue 7 pm  3.2   3.2   3.1   3.1   3.1


&&



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