Palm River Clair Mel Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Special Weather Statement issued November 19 at 9:28PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

At 928 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Coolidge to 16 miles northwest of Carrabelle. Movement was east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Tallahassee, Woodville, Quincy, Havana, Pelham, Midway, Cairo, Tallahassee State College, Florida State University, Moultrie, Thomasville, St. Marks, Crawfordville, Florida A and M, Camilla, Bainbridge, Norman Park, Lenox, Doerun, and Ochlocknee.

Special Weather Statement issued November 19 at 9:12PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

At 912 PM EST/812 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of Wewahitchka to 35 miles southwest of Apalachicola. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Carrabelle, Eastpoint, Apalachicola, St George Island, Port St. Joe, Franklin, Carrabelle Beach, Royal Bluff, Eleven Mile, St George Island St Pk, Odena, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, Beverly, Milltown, Bay City, Willis Landing, Apalachicola Airport, Simmons Bayou, and Hays Place.

Flood Warning issued November 19 at 8:32PM 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 ft in Moderate Flood Stage through Wednesday afternoon or evening, then rise a few inches while remaining in Moderate Flood Stage Thursday and Friday as winds behind a passing cold front become north to northwesterly. The river is then forecast to resume a slow decline later in the week and into the 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...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at noon 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 Tuesday the stage was 3.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EST Tuesday was 3.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.2 feet early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

High Surf Advisory issued November 19 at 3:14PM CST until November 20 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * 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 AM CST Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant amount of water can cover portions of Fort Pickens Road, particularly from about 2 miles east of Fort Pickens eastward to the far west end of Pensacola Beach. The road often becomes impassable at this water level, especially if combined with high surf. Significant amount of water across portions of Highway 399 through the Gulf Islands National Seashore, particularly around the Opal Beach area. High water impacts significant portions of Shell Belt and Coden Belt Roads and can result in limited travel and some full closures. Portions of County Road 1 near Weeks Bay may become impassable due to flood waters. Minor beach erosion can occur, primarily when combined with high surf.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 3:14PM CST until November 20 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * 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 AM CST Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant amount of water can cover portions of Fort Pickens Road, particularly from about 2 miles east of Fort Pickens eastward to the far west end of Pensacola Beach. The road often becomes impassable at this water level, especially if combined with high surf. Significant amount of water across portions of Highway 399 through the Gulf Islands National Seashore, particularly around the Opal Beach area. High water impacts significant portions of Shell Belt and Coden Belt Roads and can result in limited travel and some full closures. Portions of County Road 1 near Weeks Bay may become impassable due to flood waters. Minor beach erosion can occur, primarily when combined with high surf.

Rip Current Statement issued November 19 at 3:14PM CST until November 20 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * 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 AM CST Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant amount of water can cover portions of Fort Pickens Road, particularly from about 2 miles east of Fort Pickens eastward to the far west end of Pensacola Beach. The road often becomes impassable at this water level, especially if combined with high surf. Significant amount of water across portions of Highway 399 through the Gulf Islands National Seashore, particularly around the Opal Beach area. High water impacts significant portions of Shell Belt and Coden Belt Roads and can result in limited travel and some full closures. Portions of County Road 1 near Weeks Bay may become impassable due to flood waters. Minor beach erosion can occur, primarily when combined with high surf.

Coastal Flood Statement issued November 19 at 3:56PM EST until November 20 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...The Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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.

High Surf Advisory issued November 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 AM CST Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Around the time of high tide this evening, water levels up to 2 feet above normally dry ground along the immediate coast are expected. This will lead to flooding of lots, parks, and roads along the waterfront with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Franklin County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will rise to 2 to 2.5 feet above normally dry ground along the immediate coast around the time of high tide late this evening and again before sunrise on Wednesday. This will lead to flooding of vulnerable areas along Water Street in Apalachicola as well as overwash and flooding of roadways on Alligator Point. Isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will rise to 2.5 to 3 feet above normally dry ground along the immediately coast around the time of high tide this evening and again before sunrise on Wednesday morning. These water levels will lead to road flooding in Mashes Sands Beach, Panacea, Spring Creek, Shell Point, and St Marks. A couple of structures not elevated may also be affected if water levels approach the 3 foot level.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Gulf Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Water levels are expected to rise to 2 feet above normally dry ground along the immediate coast around the time of high tide this evening. This will lead to the flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Taylor and Coastal Dixie Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will rise to 2 to 2.5 feet above normally dry ground along the immediate coast around the time of high tide late this evening and again prior to daybreak on Wednesday. This will lead to flooding of water out of the canals in Suwannee and Horseshoe Beach, affecting low lying roadways. Similar flooding is expected in Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, where beach access roads and boat ramps will flood. Expect isolated road closures expected.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 AM CST Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Around the time of high tide this evening, water levels up to 2 feet above normally dry ground along the immediate coast are expected. This will lead to flooding of lots, parks, and roads along the waterfront with only isolated road closures expected. 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 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 22 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 AM CST Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Around the time of high tide this evening, water levels up to 2 feet above normally dry ground along the immediate coast are expected. This will lead to flooding of lots, parks, and roads along the waterfront with only isolated road closures expected. 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 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 22 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Gulf Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Water levels are expected to rise to 2 feet above normally dry ground along the immediate coast around the time of high tide this evening. This will lead to the flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued November 19 at 3:48PM EST until November 22 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Franklin County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will rise to 2 to 2.5 feet above normally dry ground along the immediate coast around the time of high tide late this evening and again before sunrise on Wednesday. This will lead to flooding of vulnerable areas along Water Street in Apalachicola as well as overwash and flooding of roadways on Alligator Point. Isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip Current Statement issued November 19 at 1:53PM EST until November 21 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...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Warning issued November 19 at 9:10AM EST until November 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy and Citrus Counties. Withlacoochee At SR 200 Holder affecting Citrus County. For the Withlacoochee...including 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 tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 29.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EST Tuesday was 29.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 28.9 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 29.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.0 feet on 09/16/1971. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued November 19 at 9:10AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy and Citrus Counties. Withlacoochee At SR 200 Holder affecting Citrus County. For the Withlacoochee...including 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 8:45 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EST Tuesday was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 9.4 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.5 feet on 10/13/1979. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood