Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Severity: Minor
Urgency: Expected
Headline: Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 3 at 2:20AM EST until November 3 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Miami FL
Description: * WHAT...Minor to Moderate coastal flooding, large breaking waves
of up to 6 feet in the surf zone, and dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County and Coastal Broward County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday
morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM EST this
evening.
* 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.
Instructions: 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.