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Coastal Flood Statement 5, NWS Key West, FL
NWS Key West, FL issued this coastal flood statement at Nov 5, 2021, 8:28 PM EDT for Monroe County, Florida. It was in force for 7 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 5, 2021, 8:28 PM EDT (00:28 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 12, 2021, 11:00 AM EST
- In force
- 7 days
- Issued by
- NWS Key West, FL
County Monroe County, FL
The radar
The Miami radar (KAMX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 00:00Z, 0.5 hours before the alert went out and 69 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 51 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -67 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1014 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 40 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 10 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 84 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
131 WHUS42 KKEY 060028 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 828 PM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021 FLZ076>078-060830- /O.NEW.KKEY.CF.S.0005.211106T0028Z-211106T1000Z/ Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- 828 PM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding expected. * WHERE...Florida Keys. * WHEN...This evening through the early morning hours Saturday * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
17 follow-up statements
499 WHUS42 KKEY 060823 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 423 AM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 FLZ076>078-061630- /O.EXT.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211107T1000Z/ Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- 423 AM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding expected. * WHERE...Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
166 WHUS42 KKEY 061532 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 1132 AM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 FLZ076>078-070000- /O.CON.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211107T1000Z/ Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- 1132 AM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding expected. * WHERE...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor saltwater flooding is expected mainly within a few hours of high tide late this evening through the early morning hours Sunday. However, portions of the far Upper Florida Keys along Florida Bay are likely to see continuous minor saltwater flooding throughout this afternoon and continuing through through at least early next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
924 WHUS42 KKEY 062006 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 406 PM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 FLZ076>078-070415- /O.EXT.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211107T1200Z/ Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- 406 PM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding expected. * WHERE...Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor saltwater flooding is expected mainly within a few hours of high tide late this evening through the early morning hours Sunday. However, portions of the far Upper Florida Keys along Florida Bay are likely to see continuous minor saltwater flooding throughout this afternoon and continuing through through at least early next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
282 WHUS42 KKEY 070903 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 403 AM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 FLZ076-078-071015- /O.CAN.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211107T1200Z/ Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- 403 AM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 The Coastal Flood Statement is cancelled for the lower and upper Keys. $$ FLZ077-071715- /O.EXT.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211108T1000Z/ Monroe Middle Keys- 403 AM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Middle Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
841 WHUS42 KKEY 071219 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 719 AM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 FLZ076-081000- /O.EXA.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211108T1000Z/ Monroe Upper Keys- 719 AM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Upper 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The saltwater flooding across the Bayside communities of the Upper Keys may persist for several days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$ FLZ077-081000- /O.CON.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211108T1000Z/ Monroe Middle Keys- 719 AM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Middle Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$ CLR
345 WHUS42 KKEY 080917 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 417 AM EST Mon Nov 8 2021 FLZ076-077-081730- /O.EXT.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211109T1000Z/ Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys- 417 AM EST Mon Nov 8 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Middle 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
333 WHUS42 KKEY 082315 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 615 PM EST Mon Nov 8 2021 FLZ076-077-090715- /O.CON.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211109T1000Z/ Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys- 615 PM EST Mon Nov 8 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Middle and Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater.|. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
583 WHUS42 KKEY 090946 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 446 AM EST Tue Nov 9 2021 FLZ076-077-091800- /O.EXT.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211110T1000Z/ Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys- 446 AM EST Tue Nov 9 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Middle and Upper 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
715 WHUS42 KKEY 091933 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL Issued by National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 233 PM EST Tue Nov 9 2021 FLZ076-077-101000- /O.CON.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211110T1000Z/ Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys- 233 PM EST Tue Nov 9 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Middle and Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
157 WHUS42 KKEY 100924 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 424 AM EST Wed Nov 10 2021 FLZ076-077-101730- /O.EXT.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211111T1000Z/ Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys- 424 AM EST Wed Nov 10 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Middle and Upper 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
294 WHUS42 KKEY 102104 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 404 PM EST Wed Nov 10 2021 FLZ076-077-111000- /O.CON.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211111T1000Z/ Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys- 404 PM EST Wed Nov 10 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Middle and Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
879 WHUS42 KKEY 110328 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 1028 PM EST Wed Nov 10 2021 FLZ078-111000- /O.EXA.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211111T1000Z/ Monroe Lower Keys- 1028 PM EST Wed Nov 10 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Lower 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$ FLZ076-077-111000- /O.CON.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211111T1000Z/ Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys- 1028 PM EST Wed Nov 10 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Middle and Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
845 WHUS42 KKEY 110741 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 241 AM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 FLZ077-111200- /O.CAN.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211111T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KKEY.CF.Y.0002.211111T0741Z-211111T1200Z/ Monroe Middle Keys- 241 AM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Saltwater flooding is expected over the Middle Keys, with total water levels reaching 2 to 2.5 feet above mean sea level. This is about 1.1 feet above the normal predicted tide. * WHERE...Middle Keys * WHEN...Through early Thursday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ FLZ076-078-111545- /O.EXT.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211112T1000Z/ Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- 241 AM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Lower and Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
219 WHUS42 KKEY 111156 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 656 AM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 FLZ077-112000- /O.CAN.KKEY.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-211111T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211112T1000Z/ Monroe Middle Keys- 656 AM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Water levels have receded below coastal flood advisory, however a Coastal Flood Statement is now in effect for the middle Keys due to minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Middle Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late Thursday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$ FLZ076-112000- /O.CAN.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211112T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KKEY.CF.Y.0003.211111T1156Z-211111T2100Z/ Monroe Upper Keys- 656 AM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Saltwater flooding is expected over the upper Keys, with total water levels reaching 0.75 to 1.0 feet above mean sea level. * WHERE...Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ FLZ078-112000- /O.CON.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211112T1000Z/ Monroe Lower Keys- 656 AM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Lower and Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late Thursday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
598 WHUS42 KKEY 111557 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 1057 AM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 FLZ076-120000- /O.EXT.KKEY.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-211112T1000Z/ Monroe Upper Keys- 1057 AM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Saltwater flooding is expected over the upper Keys, with total water levels reaching 0.75 to 1.0 feet above mean sea level. * WHERE...Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ FLZ077-078-120000- /O.CON.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211112T1000Z/ Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- 1057 AM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Lower and Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late Thursday. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
523 WHUS42 KKEY 112107 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 407 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 FLZ076-121000- /O.CON.KKEY.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-211112T1000Z/ Monroe Upper Keys- 407 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Saltwater flooding is expected over the upper Keys, with total water levels reaching 0.75 to 1.0 feet above mean sea level. * WHERE...Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ FLZ077-078-121000- /O.CON.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211112T1000Z/ Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- 407 PM EST Thu Nov 11 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Lower and Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through late Thursday. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
097 WHUS42 KKEY 120956 CFWKEY Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 456 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021 FLZ076-121600- /O.EXT.KKEY.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-211112T1600Z/ Monroe Upper Keys- 456 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Saltwater flooding is expected across some of the Bayside communities of Key Largo. Reports from members of the public and also National Park Service water level sensors indicate coastal flooding continues. Recent trends indicate water levels may have peaked, with some improvement possible over the next couple of days. * WHERE...Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through this morning. * IMPACTS...Saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Storm drains will overflow, and seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ FLZ077-078-121600- /O.EXT.KKEY.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-211112T1600Z/ Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- 456 AM EST Fri Nov 12 2021 * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding is possible this morning during high tide. Recent trends indicate water levels may have peaked, with some improvement possible over the next day or so. * WHERE...Lower and Middle Florida Keys. * WHEN...Until later this morning. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is possible. 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$ CLR
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.