Gainesville, FL Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Rip Current Statement issued November 8 at 5:28AM EST until November 10 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County and Coastal Broward County. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

High Surf Advisory issued November 8 at 3:25AM CST until November 10 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued November 8 at 3:25AM CST until November 12 at 5:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

High Surf Advisory issued November 8 at 3:53AM EST until November 8 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued November 8 at 3:53AM EST until November 11 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

Rip Current Statement issued November 8 at 3:53AM EST until November 11 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued November 8 at 3:53AM EST until November 11 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Warning issued November 7 at 8:17PM EST until November 10 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Above Lake Harney affecting Seminole County. .The Saint Johns River Above Lake Harney near Geneva is forecast to continue a gradual decline through Minor Flood Stage through Saturday and is forecast to fall below Minor Flood Stage into Action Stage Saturday night into Sunday morning. Residents and interests along the St. Johns River near Lake Harney will continue to experience flood impacts through at least Saturday. For the St. Johns River...including Above Lake Harney...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1115 AM EST. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Above Lake Harney. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.3 feet, Docks are partially submerged along the river between Lake Harney and Lemon Bluff. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 8.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Thursday was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening and continue falling to 7.6 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 7 at 8:15PM EST until November 12 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Sanford affecting Seminole County. .The Saint Johns River at Sanford is forecast to continue a slow decline through Minor Flood Stage over the next week and is forecast to approach Action Stage by mid next week. Residents and interests along the St. Johns River at Sanford should continue to expect minor flood impacts through the weekend and into early next week. For the St. Johns River...including Sanford...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1100 AM EST. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Sanford. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Water encroaches on low lying roads, also pool enclosures and patios in the Stone Island area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 5.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Thursday was 5.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 7 at 8:12PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Deland affecting Lake and Volusia Counties. .The Saint Johns River at Deland remains in Minor Flood Stage and a gradual decline is forecast over the next week. Residents and interests along the St. Johns River at Deland should continue to expect prolonged flood impacts. For the St. Johns River...including Deland...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1100 AM EST. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Deland. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Docks and piers are completely submerged at Pier 44 Marina. Many docks are partially submerged at Hontoon Landing Marina. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 4.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Thursday was 4.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 4.2 feet. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 7 at 8:11PM EST 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 at Astor remains in Moderate Flood Stage and a slow decline is forecast this weekend into early next week. Residents and interests along the Saint Johns River should continue to expect prolonged flood impacts. 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 Friday morning at 1100 AM EST. * 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 Thursday the stage was 3.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Thursday was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 3.1 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 7 at 7:27PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Citrus and Levy Counties. Withlacoochee River At Croom affecting Sumter and Pasco Counties. Withlacoochee At SR 200 Holder affecting Citrus County. Withlacoochee At US 301 Trilby affecting Hernando and Pasco Counties. For the Withlacoochee...including US 301 Trilby, Croom, SR 200 Holder, US 41 Dunnellon...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 301 Trilby. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.2 feet, River road east of the river is flooded. One campsite at the park is flooded. Peterson Park is flooded and closed. One home on Cercelia road is isolated. The Florida Campland is flooded. Wood River Court homes are isolated. And the Withlacoochee River canoe rental is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM EST Thursday was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.7 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.8 feet on 09/19/1953. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 7 at 7:27PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Citrus and Levy Counties. Withlacoochee River At Croom affecting Sumter and Pasco Counties. Withlacoochee At SR 200 Holder affecting Citrus County. Withlacoochee At US 301 Trilby affecting Hernando and Pasco Counties. For the Withlacoochee...including US 301 Trilby, Croom, SR 200 Holder, US 41 Dunnellon...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at SR 200 Holder. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Arrowhead subdivision floods with water in homes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM EST Thursday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM EST Thursday was 10.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 10.7 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on 03/21/1998. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 7 at 7:27PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Citrus and Levy Counties. Withlacoochee River At Croom affecting Sumter and Pasco Counties. Withlacoochee At SR 200 Holder affecting Citrus County. Withlacoochee At US 301 Trilby affecting Hernando and Pasco Counties. For the Withlacoochee...including US 301 Trilby, Croom, SR 200 Holder, US 41 Dunnellon...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee River at Croom. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Farms and pastureland flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM EST Thursday was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 9.4 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.6 feet on 08/25/1948. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 7 at 7:27PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Citrus and Levy Counties. Withlacoochee River At Croom affecting Sumter and Pasco Counties. Withlacoochee At SR 200 Holder affecting Citrus County. Withlacoochee At US 301 Trilby affecting Hernando and Pasco Counties. For the Withlacoochee...including US 301 Trilby, Croom, SR 200 Holder, US 41 Dunnellon...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM EST Thursday the stage was 29.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM EST Thursday was 29.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 29.6 feet. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.6 feet on 09/12/1964. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued November 7 at 4:00PM EST until November 8 at 7:00PM EST 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...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.