5:22 AM
— 2:00 PM
* WHAT...Easterly to southerly winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to
50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft. Strongest winds will occur over the
open Gulf waters.
* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and
northwest Florida.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds will remain possible through
the morning.
* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
5:04 AM
— 1:15 PM
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Bagdad
- Gulf Breeze
- Navarre
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 35 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
- PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be
underway. Prepare for limited wind damage.
- ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind
becomes hazardous.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees
are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown
over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within
urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
* STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
- Window of concern: through Thursday morning
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1
foot above ground.
- PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expect
flooding of low-lying roads and property.
- ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to
follow the instructions of local officials.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
- Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.
* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no
potential for flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has decreased from the previous
assessment.
- PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect
against flooding rain at this time.
- ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.
* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- For evacuation and shelter information, please refer to:
- Santa Rosa County EMA: 850-983-5360 www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency
- For storm surge threat graphics and other storm impacts:
- NWS Mobile: www.weather.gov/mob
5:24 AM
— 6:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* 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 Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep
people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion
can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water.
5:24 AM
— 6:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* 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 Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep
people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion
can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water.
5:19 AM
— 1:30 PM
HLSMOB
This product covers portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south
central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.
**COASTAL AND OFFSHORE IMPACTS CONTINUE THIS MORNING AS BERTHA MOVES
WESTWARD**
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baldwin Central,
Baldwin Coastal, Escambia Coastal, Mobile Central, Mobile
Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa Coastal
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 90 miles south of Mobile AL or about 100 miles southwest
of Pensacola FL
- 29.4N 88.3W
- Storm Intensity 50 mph
- Movement West or 270 degrees at 5 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
Tropical Storm Bertha is beginning to weaken and will move west of
the local area this morning. Tropical storm force wind gusts of 40 to
50 mph have been observed at times along the immediate coast and
additional tropical storm force gusts along the immediate coast are
possible over the next few hours.
Tide gauges in Pensacola Bay indicate that storm surge inundation of
around 2 ft is occurring, which will result in minor flooding issues
in typically flood prone areas. Similar minor coastal flooding is
possible in coastal Alabama and Mobile Bay this morning. Another round
of minor coastal flooding is also possible during high tide Thursday
morning due to the persistent and strong onshore flow in the wake of
Bertha.
Dangerous surf and beach conditions continue. A high risk of deadly
rip currents is in effect through Thursday night. A High Surf Warning
remains in effect due to surf of 8 to 11 feet along the Gulf beaches.
These large breaking waves will result in minor beach erosion, along
with flooding of vulnerable areas of the west end of Dauphin Island,
the Ft. Pickens area, and portions of Highway 399 between Pensacola
Beach and Navarre in the Gulf Islands National Seashore.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
coastal Alabama and northwest Florida. Remain well away from locally hazardous
surge having limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.
Elsewhere across portions of southwest Alabama...northwest
Florida...south central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.,
little to no impact is anticipated.
* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Dangerous surf and beach conditions are expected. A high risk of deadly
rip currents continues through much of the week. Surf of 8-11 feet will
continue today.
* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
coastal Alabama and northwest Florida. Remain well sheltered from hazardous
wind having possible limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
Elsewhere across portions of southwest Alabama...northwest
Florida...south central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.,
little to no impact is anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive
weather warnings.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...please
refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number
or website listed below.
- Coastal Alabama:
- Baldwin County: 251-972-6807 or
www.baldwincountyal.gov/departments/EMA
- Mobile County: 251-460-8000 or mobilecountyema.gov
- Northwest Florida:
- Escambia County: 850-471-6400 or myescambia.com/beready
- Santa Rosa County: 850-983-5360 www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency
- Okaloosa County: 850-651-7150 or myokaloosa.com/emergency-management
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE
-----------
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Mobile AL around 10 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
5:15 AM
— 1:15 PM
HLSTAE
This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia
**BERTHA MOVING AWAY. TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS ARE CANCELLED.**
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- All watches and warnings have been canceled
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 160 miles west-southwest of Panama City
- 29.4N 88.3W
- Storm Intensity 50 mph
- Movement West or 270 degrees at 5 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
...TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS HAVE ENDED AS BERTHA MOVES AWAY FROM THE
REGION...
At 4 AM CDT, the center of Tropical Storm Bertha was located about 165
miles west-southwest of Panama City. Bertha was moving to the west at
5 mph. This general motion away from the region will continue through
Thursday. Maximum sustained winds were near 50 mph.
As Bertha moves further from the eastern Panhandle and in the
direction of Louisiana, weather conditions along the coast will slowly
improve today. Lingering gusty squalls this morning will diminish
around midday. Lingering windy conditions are still expected.
Sustained winds along the coast near 25 mph are expected until this
afternoon, so a Wind Advisory is now in effect for coastal communities
along the Panhandle and Forgotten Coasts.
Ocean and surf conditions will be slower to improve. Very rough surf
will continue into Thursday morning. Substantial improvement in seas
over the open Gulf will finally get underway on Thursday. At the
beaches, life-threatening rip currents will continue through Friday.
Beachgoers should heed the advice of beach flags and plan to have fun
out of the water.
Minor coastal flooding is likely this morning during the high tide
cycle along the coast of Apalachee Bay west of the Aucilla River and
along the Florida Panhandle coast. 1 to 2 feet of inundation over
normally dry ground near the shoreline is expected around the time of
high tide. No additional coastal flooding is expected after the this
morning's high tide cycle.
Brief downpours through today may cause short-lived nuisance flooding
and ponding of water on roads, mainly over the Panhandle.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* SURGE:
Minor coastal flooding remains possible around the time of high tide
this morning along the Panhandle coast and the Forgotten Coast.
Normally dry ground near the shoreline may experience 1 to 2 feet of
inundation.
Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is
anticipated.
* WIND:
Little additional impact is anticipated at this time across eastern
Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and
southwestern Georgia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Beachgoers should remain out of the water today due to dangerous surf
conditions.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE
-----------
As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL regarding
the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.
July 21st, 11:39 PM
— 7:45 AM
HLSMOB
This product covers portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south
central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.
**TROPICAL STORM BERTHA WILL BRING COASTAL AND OFFSHORE IMPACTS
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING**
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baldwin Central,
Baldwin Coastal, Escambia Coastal, Mobile Central, Mobile
Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa Coastal
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 90 miles south-southeast of Mobile AL or about 80 miles
south-southwest of Pensacola FL
- 29.4N 87.7W
- Storm Intensity 60 mph
- Movement West or 270 degrees at 6 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
Tropical Storm Bertha continues to slowly move westward this
evening. A general west-northwest to west motion is expected through
tonight with the center of Bertha moving across our offshore gulf
waters this evening into Wednesday morning. The storm will move
further west and out of the local area during the day on Wednesday.
Primary impacts from Bertha remain focused near the coastline and over
the Gulf waters.
Dangerous surf and beach conditions are expected. A high risk of
deadly rip currents is in effect through much of the week. A High Surf
Warning remains in effect due to surf building to 8 to 11 feet along
the Gulf beaches, reaching peak heights late tonight into early
Wednesday morning. These large breaking waves will result in minor
beach erosion, along with flooding of vulnerable areas of the west end
of Dauphin Island and the Ft. Pickens area of Gulf Islands National
Seashore.
A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect for the Alabama and
northwest Florida coasts for inundation of 1 to 3 feet during high
tide Wednesday morning and possibly again Thursday morning.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
coastal Alabama and coastal northwest Florida. Remain well sheltered from hazardous
wind having limited impacts. If realized,
these impacts include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
Elsewhere across portions of southwest Alabama...northwest
Florida...south central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.,
little to no impact is anticipated.
* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
coastal Alabama and coastal Florida. Remain well away from locally hazardous
surge having limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.
Elsewhere across portions of southwest Alabama...northwest
Florida...south central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.,
little to no impact is anticipated.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
coastal Alabama and the western Florida panhandle. Remain well guarded against locally
hazardous flood waters having limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen
and overflow in spots.
- Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
closures.
Elsewhere across portions of southwest Alabama...northwest
Florida...south central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.,
little to no impact is anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete preparations in accordance with your
emergency plan.
If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in
which you are staying and the name of the county in which it resides.
Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay attention for
instructions from local authorities.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...please
refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number
or website listed below.
- Coastal Alabama:
- Baldwin County: 251-972-6807 or
www.baldwincountyal.gov/departments/EMA
- Mobile County: 251-460-8000 or mobilecountyema.gov
- Northwest Florida:
- Escambia County: 850-471-6400 or myescambia.com/beready
- Santa Rosa County: 850-983-5360 www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency
- Okaloosa County: 850-651-7150 or myokaloosa.com/emergency-management
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE
-----------
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Mobile AL around 4 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
July 21st, 11:17 PM
— 7:30 AM
HLSTAE
This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia
**BERTHA MOVING FURTHER AWAY FROM THE EASTERN PANHANDLE**
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Bay and South
Walton
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 130 miles west-southwest of Panama City
- 29.4N 87.7W
- Storm Intensity 60 mph
- Movement West or 270 degrees at 6 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
...IMPROVING CONDITIONS EXPECTED ON WEDNESDAY AS TROPICAL STORM
BERTHA MOVES AWAY FROM THE REGION...
At 10 PM CDT Tuesday, the center of Tropical Storm Bertha was located
about 130 miles west-southwest of Panama City. Bertha was moving to the
west at 6 mph, and a generally westward movement away from the region
will continue on Wednesday and Thursday. Maximum sustained winds were
near 60 mph.
As Bertha moves further and further from the eastern Panhandle,
weather conditions along the coast will slowly improve on Wednesday.
Gusty squalls will diminish after Wednesday morning, and sustained
winds will decrease throughout the day.
Ocean and surf conditions will be slower to improve. Minor coastal
flooding remains a concern through Wednesday morning. Very rough surf
will continue into Thursday morning. Substantial improvement in seas
over the open Gulf will finally get underway on Thursday. At the
beaches, life-threatening rip currents will continue through Friday.
Beachgoers should heed the advice of beach flags and plan to stay out
of the water.
Minor coastal flooding is possible during the high tide
cycle Wednesday morning along the coast of Apalachee Bay west of the
Aucilla River and along the Florida Panhandle coast. 1 to 3 feet of
inundation over normally dry ground near the shoreline is expected
around the time of high tide. No additional coastal flooding is
expected after the Wednesday morning high tide cycle.
Brief downpours through Wednesday may cause short-lived nuisance
flooding and ponding of water on roads.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
the coastal Florida Panhandle and Apalachee Bay. Remain well away
from locally hazardous surge having additional limited impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.
Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is
anticipated.
* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
the Florida Panhandle. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind
having possible limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is
anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.
Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE
-----------
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Tallahassee FL around 4 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
5:24 AM
— 6:00 PM
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* 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 Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep
people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion
can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water.
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