Rip Current Statement 108, NWS Tallahassee, FL

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
302 PM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

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Coastal Franklin-
302 PM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...A coastal flood advisory is in effect for minor coastal
  flooding. There is a high risk of rip currents also in effect.
 
* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...The coastal flood advisory is in effect from midnight
  tonight to 6 PM EDT Saturday. Peak water levels are expected
  around the time of high tide, which is 5 am ET Saturday and 4 pm
  ET Saturday. The high rip current risk is in effect until 2 AM 
  EDT Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Peak water levels of 1.5 ft to 2.5 ft above ground
  level are expected around the time of high tide. At these 
  levels boat ramps are flooded, along with docks along the water 
  front. Minor overwash is expected along Alligator Point Road. 
  Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore 
  into deeper water.

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.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-101200-
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Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
302 PM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Coastal flood advisory in effect for minor coastal
  flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson and Coastal Wakulla Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM EDT Saturday. Peak water
  levels are expected around the time of high tide, which is 3 am
  Saturday and 3 pm Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Peak water levels of 2 to 3 feet above ground level
  are expected around the time of high tide. This will result in 
  flooding of Bottoms Road in Panacea and the end of Mashes Sands 
  Beach Road. Old Fort Road in St Marks will also be prone to 
  flooding. 
  
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.

&&

$$

FLZ128-134-101200-
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Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
302 PM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Coastal flood advisory in effect for minor coastal
  flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Taylor and Coastal Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM EDT Saturday with peak
  water levels expected around the time of high tide, which is 245
  am Saturday and 230 pm Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Peak water levels up to 2 feet above ground level are
  expected around the time of high tide. At these levels, the 
  boat ramps in Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee will flood. In 
  Horseshoe Beach, water will begin to overtop the rocks at the 
  end of Main Street. In Suwannee, several areas will experience 
  minor flooding as water rises over the tops of the canals. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ112-100600-
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Coastal Bay-
202 PM CDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

Godsey/Bunker