Odessa, 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 Odessa.

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Rip Current Statement issued November 22 at 5:14AM EST until November 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

Coastal Flood Statement issued November 22 at 4:29AM EST until November 23 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL

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

Frost Advisory issued November 22 at 1:36AM CST until November 23 at 8:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Flood Warning issued November 21 at 7:44PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At SR 200 Holder affecting Citrus County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Citrus and Levy Counties. * 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 9.1 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 9.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.1 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet on 10/04/1964. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 21 at 7:41PM 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. .River levels on the St Johns near Astor are forecast to hover around 3 feet as winds become north to northwesterly and breezy. The river is then forecast to resume a slow decline early next week as winds become lighter. Residents and interests along the Saint Johns River should continue to expect prolonged flood impacts. 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 Friday morning at 1100 AM EST. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 2.8 feet, Docks and boat ramps covered at South Moon Fish Camp and approaching sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. Water approaching sites closest to the river at Fish Tales RV Resort and Astor Landing Campground. Portion of Clair Street covered by river water south of the Butler Boat Ramp. Docks underwater at the Astor Bridge Marina and along Riveredge Drive. Portions of Fox Road are covered with water nearest to the river. Acorn, Hazelnut and Redbud roads are underwater with yards inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM EST Thursday the stage was 2.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:30 PM EST Thursday was 3.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 2.8 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued November 21 at 1:23PM EST until November 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.