Coastal Flood Warning Issued for Coastal Broward and Miami-Dade Counties
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for coastal Broward and Miami-Dade counties from 2 AM Monday until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. Major coastal flooding and life-threatening rip currents are expected during this period.
The National Weather Service in Miami, Florida, issued the alert on October 25 at 7:43 AM EDT. A Coastal Flood Advisory remains active until 2 AM EDT Monday, at which point the Coastal Flood Warning takes effect through 8 PM EDT Tuesday, October 27. Coastal flood advisories are expected to continue through much of next week following the peak of King Tides.
Moderate coastal flooding is forecast around periods of high tide, with water levels reaching major flood stage on Monday and Tuesday. A High Rip Current Risk is also in effect through late Tuesday night.
The affected locations include Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. Anticipated impacts include shoreline erosion, the closure of numerous roads, and the inundation of low-lying homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
In addition to coastal flooding, life-threatening rip currents are expected along the shoreline, which can sweep even experienced swimmers into deeper water.