Bradenton Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Flood Advisory issued September 11 at 6:08PM EDT until September 11 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following county, Palm Beach. * WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 608 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Ocean Ridge, Village Of Golf, Dunes Road, Hypoluxo, Gulf Stream, Briny Breezes and Manalapan. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued September 11 at 6:05PM EDT until September 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Big Bend Florida, including the following county, Franklin. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 604 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Eastpoint, Apalachicola, Franklin and Green Point. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued September 11 at 5:50PM EDT until September 11 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following counties, Broward and Palm Beach. * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 550 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Coconut Creek, Parkland, Hamptons At Boca Raton, Whisper Walk, Mission Bay, Boca Del Mar, Boca Pointe, Kings Point, Godfrey Road, Boca West, South County Regional Park, Sandalfoot Cove, Morikami Park, Hillsboro Pines, Hillsboro Ranches and Boca Raton Equestrian. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Tropical Cyclone Statement issued September 11 at 4:33PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

HLSMOB This product covers portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi. **HURRICANE FRANCINE EYEWALL MOVING ASHORE IN SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Baldwin Inland, George, Greene, Mobile Central, Mobile Coastal, Mobile Inland, Perry, Stone, and Wayne * STORM INFORMATION: - About 230 miles west-southwest of Mobile AL or about 270 miles west-southwest of Pensacola FL - 29.2N 91.5W - Storm Intensity 100 mph - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 17 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Hurricane Francine's eyewall is now moving ashore along the southeast Louisiana coastline. Francine will continue to move across southeast Louisiana this evening and across south central Mississippi overnight. Heavy rainfall of 4 to 6 inches locally higher, tornadoes, coastal flooding of up to 2 to 4 feet and tropical storm force winds are expected mainly tonight into Thursday morning. Preparations should now be completed. Make sure that you have multiple ways to receive warnings tonight into late Thursday morning. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * COASTAL HAZARDS: Coastal flooding of 2 to 4 feet above normally dry ground could occur across sections of Mobile Bay, and a Coastal Flood Warning is in effect. At around 3 feet inundation, much of the US 90/98 Causeway (both lanes), from just west of Battleship Park through the I-10 Interchange area, all the way east to near Mayer Park is flooded and closed to traffic with several feet of water on the lanes in some locations. Some shoreline areas and shoreline streets to the east of Water Street begin to flood. Portions of Conception Street near Three Mile Creek and parts of Telegraph Road near the Industrial Canal can flood. Flooding along Dauphin Island Parkway on the north side of the Dog River Bridge becomes more extensive with the roadway often becoming impassable.Fort Morgan Road between mile markers 4 and 6 become flooded. * TORNADOES: Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts across Southwestern and South central Alabama and the northwestern Florida Panhandle. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across Southeastern Mississippi. * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible extensive impacts across Southeastern Mississippi. Potential impacts include: - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant impacts across Southwestern and South central Alabama and the northwestern Florida Panhandle. * WIND: Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across southeastern Mississippi and coastal Alabama. Potential impacts in this area include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. Elsewhere across portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south central Alabama. Gusty winds will be possible with limited impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...please refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number or website listed below. - Coastal Alabama: - Baldwin County: 251-972-6807 or www.baldwincountyal.gov/departments/EMA - Mobile County: 251-460-8000 or www.mcema.net - Northwest Florida: - Escambia County: 850-471-6400 or bereadyescambia.com - Santa Rosa County: 850-983-5360 www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency - Okaloosa County: 850-651-7150 or www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/ps/home - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Mobile AL around 11 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Flood Advisory issued September 11 at 5:19PM EDT until September 11 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Florida, including the following counties, Duval and Nassau. * WHEN...Until 715 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 518 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 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... Jacksonville, Yulee and Talbot Island. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued September 11 at 4:50PM EDT until September 11 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Big Bend Florida, including the following county, Franklin. * WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... St George Island. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 11 at 3:44PM EDT until September 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening to 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will be highest around the time of high tide early Thursday morning prior to sunrise. High tide is around 3 am CDT on Thursday. Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above normally dry ground are expected. These water levels typically flood into beach access parking areas, overwash low lying coastal adjacent roads and other beachfront areas. In addition to the high water levels, high surf will lead to beach erosion, especially around times of high tide. Surf of this magnitude will also generate deadly rip currents, even for experienced surfers and swimmers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heed beach safety flags. If double red flags are flying that means the Gulf waters are closed!.

High Surf Advisory issued September 11 at 3:44PM EDT until September 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening to 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will be highest around the time of high tide early Thursday morning prior to sunrise. High tide is around 3 am CDT on Thursday. Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above normally dry ground are expected. These water levels typically flood into beach access parking areas, overwash low lying coastal adjacent roads and other beachfront areas. In addition to the high water levels, high surf will lead to beach erosion, especially around times of high tide. Surf of this magnitude will also generate deadly rip currents, even for experienced surfers and swimmers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heed beach safety flags. If double red flags are flying that means the Gulf waters are closed!.

Rip Current Statement issued September 11 at 3:44PM EDT until September 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening to 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will be highest around the time of high tide early Thursday morning prior to sunrise. High tide is around 3 am CDT on Thursday. Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above normally dry ground are expected. These water levels typically flood into beach access parking areas, overwash low lying coastal adjacent roads and other beachfront areas. In addition to the high water levels, high surf will lead to beach erosion, especially around times of high tide. Surf of this magnitude will also generate deadly rip currents, even for experienced surfers and swimmers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heed beach safety flags. If double red flags are flying that means the Gulf waters are closed!.

Rip Current Statement issued September 11 at 3:44PM EDT until September 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Watch issued September 11 at 1:59PM CDT until September 12 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Alabama, including the following areas, Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Baldwin Inland, Mobile Central, Mobile Coastal, Mobile Inland and Washington, northwest Florida, including the following areas, Escambia Coastal, Escambia Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal and Santa Rosa Inland, and southeast Mississippi, including the following areas, George, Greene, Perry, Stone and Wayne. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Abundant tropical moisture associated with Hurricane Francine will bring locally heavy rainfall and the potential for flash flooding to the Watch area. Rainfall totals of up to 4 to 6 inches with locally higher amounts are possible in the Watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Wind Advisory issued September 11 at 1:35PM CDT until September 12 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama and northwest Florida. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Tropical Cyclone Statement issued September 11 at 1:19PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

HLSMOB This product covers portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi. **HURRICANE FRANCINE NEARING LANDFALL ALONG THE SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA COAST** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning for Greene, Perry, and Wayne * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Baldwin Inland, George, Greene, Mobile Central, Mobile Coastal, Mobile Inland, Perry, Stone, and Wayne * STORM INFORMATION: - About 280 miles west-southwest of Mobile AL or about 320 miles west-southwest of Pensacola FL - 28.6N 92.1W - Storm Intensity 90 mph - Movement Northeast or 40 degrees at 16 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Hurricane Francine continues to approach the Louisiana coastline. Francine is expected to make landfall later this afternoon and progress northward into south-central Mississippi tonight into Thursday Morning. Heavy rainfall of 4 to 6 inches locally higher, tornadoes, coastal flooding of up to 2 to 4 feet and tropical storm force winds are expected mainly tonight into Thursday morning. Now is the time to finalize preparations and ensure that you have multiple ways to receive warnings overnight into Thursday morning. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS: Coastal flooding of 2 to 4 feet above normally dry ground could occur across sections of Mobile Bay, and a Coastal Flood Warning is in effect. At around 3 feet inundation, much of the US 90/98 Causeway (both lanes), from just west of Battleship Park through the I-10 Interchange area, all the way east to near Mayer Park is flooded and closed to traffic with several feet of water on the lanes in some locations. Some shoreline areas and shoreline streets to the east of Water Street begin to flood. Portions of Conception Street near Three Mile Creek and parts of Telegraph Road near the Industrial Canal can flood. Flooding along Dauphin Island Parkway on the north side of the Dog River Bridge becomes more extensive with the roadway often becoming impassable.Fort Morgan Road between mile markers 4 and 6 become flooded. * TORNADOES: Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts across Southwestern and South central Alabama and the northwestern Florida Panhandle. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across Southeastern Mississippi. * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible extensive impacts across Southeastern Mississippi. Potential impacts include: - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant impacts across Southwestern and South central Alabama and the northwestern Florida Panhandle. * WIND: Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across southeastern Mississippi and coastal Alabama. Potential impacts in this area include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. Elsewhere across portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south central Alabama. Gusty winds will be possible with limited impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...please refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number or website listed below. - Coastal Alabama: - Baldwin County: 251-972-6807 or www.baldwincountyal.gov/departments/EMA - Mobile County: 251-460-8000 or www.mcema.net - Northwest Florida: - Escambia County: 850-471-6400 or bereadyescambia.com - Santa Rosa County: 850-983-5360 www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency - Okaloosa County: 850-651-7150 or www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/ps/home - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Mobile AL around 5 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Coastal Flood Statement issued September 11 at 12:29PM EDT until September 12 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Key West FL

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Upper and Middle Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

Tropical Cyclone Statement issued September 11 at 11:27AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

HLSMOB This product covers portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi. **HURRICANE FRANCINE CONTINUES MOVING TOWARDS THE LOUISIANA COAST** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Storm Surge Watch has been replaced with a Coastal Flood Warning for Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Mobile Central, and Mobile Coastal * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Baldwin Inland, George, Mobile Central, Mobile Coastal, Mobile Inland, and Stone - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Greene, Perry, and Wayne * STORM INFORMATION: - About 330 miles west-southwest of Mobile AL or about 370 miles west-southwest of Pensacola FL - 28.0N 92.7W - Storm Intensity 90 mph - Movement Northeast or 40 degrees at 13 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Hurricane Francine continues to approach the Louisiana coastline. Francine is expected to make landfall later this afternoon and progress northward into south-central Mississippi tonight into Thursday Morning. Heavy rainfall of 4 to 6 inches locally higher, tornadoes, coastal flooding of up to 2 to 4 feet and gusty winds in excess of tropical storm force will be expected mainly tonight into Thursday morning. Now is the time to make final preparations and ensure that you have multiple ways to receive warnings overnight. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * TORNADOES: Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts across Southwestern and South central Alabama and the northwestern Florida Panhandle. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across Southeastern Mississippi. * OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS: Coastal flooding of 2 to 4 feet above normally dry ground could occur across sections of Mobile Bay, and a Coastal Flood Warning is in effect. At around 3 feet inundation, much of the US 90/98 Causeway (both lanes), from just west of Battleship Park through the I-10 Interchange area, all the way east to near Mayer Park is flooded and closed to traffic with several feet of water on the lanes in some locations. Some shoreline areas and shoreline streets to the east of Water Street begin to flood. Portions of Conception Street near Three Mile Creek and parts of Telegraph Road near the Industrial Canal can flood. Flooding along Dauphin Island Parkway on the north side of the Dog River Bridge becomes more extensive with the roadway often becoming impassable.Fort Morgan Road between mile markers 4 and 6 become flooded. * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible extensive impacts across Southeastern Mississippi. Potential impacts include: - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant impacts across Southwestern and South central Alabama and the northwestern Florida Panhandle. * WIND: Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across southeastern Mississippi and coastal Alabama. Potential impacts in this area include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. Elsewhere across portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south central Alabama. Gusty winds will be possible with limited impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...please refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number or website listed below. - Coastal Alabama: - Baldwin County: 251-972-6807 or www.baldwincountyal.gov/departments/EMA - Mobile County: 251-460-8000 or www.mcema.net - Northwest Florida: - Escambia County: 850-471-6400 or bereadyescambia.com - Santa Rosa County: 850-983-5360 www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency - Okaloosa County: 850-651-7150 or www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/ps/home - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Mobile AL around 5 PM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 11 at 11:18AM CDT until September 12 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves building to 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, until 7 PM CDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Significant wave runup and over- wash occurs along Gulf Front beaches, particularly in the Gulf Islands National Seashore area between Fort Pickens and Pensacola Beach.

High Surf Warning issued September 11 at 11:18AM CDT until September 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves building to 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, until 7 PM CDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Significant wave runup and over- wash occurs along Gulf Front beaches, particularly in the Gulf Islands National Seashore area between Fort Pickens and Pensacola Beach.

Rip Current Statement issued September 11 at 11:18AM CDT until September 13 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves building to 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, until 7 PM CDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Significant wave runup and over- wash occurs along Gulf Front beaches, particularly in the Gulf Islands National Seashore area between Fort Pickens and Pensacola Beach.

Heat Advisory issued September 11 at 11:05AM EDT until September 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Key West FL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...The Florida Keys. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...A Heat Advisory means that a period of unusually hot temperatures and high humidity is expected, producing heat index values of 108 degrees or higher. These conditions will cause increased risk of heat illness for people outdoors or in non air conditioned spaces.

Flood Warning issued September 11 at 10:57AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .The Saint Johns River near Astor is forecast to remain in Moderate flood stage (around 3.0 ft) through the weekend. The potential exists for small additional rises if persistent locally heavy rainfall develops over the basin. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1100 PM EDT. * WHAT...Minor 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 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 3.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 3.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.1 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 11 at 10:36AM EDT until September 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...St Johns River Basin. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Rip Current Statement issued September 11 at 10:36AM EDT until September 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Warning issued September 11 at 9:39AM EDT until September 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Arcadia at SR 70...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Horse Creek near Arcadia at SR 72. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The access road to Hidden Acres is impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 9.7 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet on 07/31/1965. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 11 at 9:39AM EDT until September 13 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Arcadia at SR 70...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Trails, picnic areas, and parking lots at Myakka State Park flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1 feet on 08/16/1997. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 11 at 9:39AM EDT until September 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Arcadia at SR 70...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The Girl Scout camp floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.9 feet on 04/20/1931. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 11 at 9:39AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Arcadia at SR 70...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cypress Creek at SR 54 Worthington Gardens. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flooding threatens two homes on State Road 54. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 9.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.6 feet on 12/15/2002. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued September 11 at 8:57AM EDT until September 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long period swells from Hurricane Francine will lead to dangerous rip currents beginning this afternoon and lasting through Friday.

Flood Watch issued September 11 at 8:41AM EDT until September 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Coastal Nassau, Coastal St. Johns, Inland Flagler, Inland Nassau, Inland St. Johns, South Central Duval, Trout River and Western Duval. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Saturated soils along the Northeast Florida coastal areas will be prone to flash flooding through Thursday evening as rain bands from the Atlantic push onshore and stall at times. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts will be possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued September 11 at 3:44AM EDT until September 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of the Big Bend and the Panhandle of Florida, including the following areas, Calhoun, Central Walton, Coastal Bay, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Holmes, Inland Bay, Inland Gulf, Inland Franklin, North Walton, South Walton and Washington. * WHEN...From this evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches are expected within the watch area with localized totals up to 8 inches possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 10 at 8:50PM EDT until September 13 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Alafia...including Lithia , Riverview near US 301...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Myakka...including Myakka River State Park...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17, Arcadia at SR 70...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Horse Creek...including Arcadia at SR 72...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Alafia River at Lithia . * WHEN...Until late Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, River Drive and Squirrel Run Way downstream of County Road 640 are completely covered by water. One home begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning to 12.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to 13.3 feet Friday morning. It will fall below flood stage again Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3 feet on 08/26/1945. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood