Storm Surge Watch for Coastal Levy

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A Storm Surge Watch means life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, is possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED Cedar Key Yankeetown Fowler Bluff * WIND LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind Peak Wind Forecast: 10-15 mph with gusts to 25 mph THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical storm force. Conditions may still be gusty. PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to guard against tropical winds at this time. ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change. POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None Little to no potential impacts from wind. * STORM SURGE LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 2-4 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas Window of concern: Friday morning until Saturday morning THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 3 feet above ground PLAN: Plan for life-threatening storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground. PREPARE: Storm surge flooding preparations should be underway. Assemble disaster supplies and know your evacuation route. ACT: Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area. Failure to heed evacuation orders may result in the loss of your life. POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents. Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. * FLOODING RAIN LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 2-4 inches, with locally higher amounts THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for localized flooding rain PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for localized flooding from heavy rain. PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited 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. * 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 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: https://www.weather.gov/tbw