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Flood
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 10:56AM EDT until September 16 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Martin County in east central Florida... Southeastern St. Lucie County in east central Florida... * WHEN...Until noon EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1056 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno, Sewall's Point, North River Shores, Witham Field, Ocean Breeze Park, Rio, Waveland and Hutchinson Island South. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
National Weather Service
Coastal event
Rip Current Statement issued September 16 at 1:56AM EDT until September 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The 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. 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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