Lakeland, FL Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Lakeland.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Flood Warning issued November 25 at 9:14AM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .River levels on the St Johns near Astor are forecast to continue a steady decline through Minor Flood Stage through early this week, and then falling below Minor Flood Stage into mid week. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Minor flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM EST. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 2.3 feet, Many docks become submerged along the river and in canals in the Astor community. Water enters yards of properties on Bartram Road, Holiday Circle and along Wild Hog Road on the Lake County side. In Volusia County, water encroaches yards of homes on the river side of Alice Drive. No wake zones are in effect from near the South Moon Canal to approximately 800 feet south of the Riverview lodge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EST Monday the stage was 2.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EST Monday was 2.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a gradual decline through Minor Flood Stage early this week, and is forecast to fall into Action Stage mid week. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 25 at 8:59AM EST until November 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy and Citrus Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At SR 200 Holder affecting Citrus County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 29.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.0 feet on 10/02/1979. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 25 at 8:59AM EST until November 28 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy and Citrus Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At SR 200 Holder affecting Citrus County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at SR 200 Holder. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Arrowhead subdivision floods with water in homes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EST Monday was 8.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 7.9 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.5 feet on 02/06/1970. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Dense Fog Advisory issued November 25 at 8:17AM EST until November 25 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Florida, Eastern Hamilton, Gilchrist, Northern Columbia, Southeastern Columbia, Southwestern Columbia, Suwannee, and Western Hamilton Counties. In Georgia, Echols County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Special Weather Statement issued November 25 at 7:11AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

Patchy to Areas of dense fog are expected early this morning. Fog may linger through the mid- morning hours before dissipating. Use extra caution and plan for longer commute times if traveling along the I-75 and Highway 301 corridors. Use your low beam headlights and make sure to leave plenty of distance between the vehicle in front of you.

Special Weather Statement issued November 25 at 3:56AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

Areas of dense fog were developing during the predawn hours over the Florida Big Bend and Nature coasts. This fog was pushing slowly eastward across the Suwannee and Withlacoochee Rivers, and fog should continue to spread eastward towards the Interstate 75 corridor in the Suwannee Valley and north central Florida towards sunrise. Fog may linger through the mid- morning hours before dissipating. Use extra caution and plan for longer commute times if traveling along the I-75 corridor and points westward this morning. Use your low beam headlights and make sure to leave plenty of distance between the vehicle in front of you.