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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
840 PM EDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
  Suwannee Counties.

  Suwannee River near Manatee Springs affecting Levy and Dixie
  Counties.

  Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340) affecting
  Lafayette, Gilchrist and Dixie Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1145 AM EDT.

&&

FLC029-075-291545-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-240502T1800Z/
/MTSF1.1.ER.240421T0900Z.240427T1000Z.240502T0600Z.NO/
840 PM EDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Suwannee River near Manatee Springs.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, in Dixie County, flooding continues to
  expand at New Pine Landing.  Most of SE 851st street is flooded
  and SE 837th street begins to flood.  Water spreads out through
  the woods and approaches SE 311st avenue.  Flooding worsens near
  Yellow Jacket with many areas east of SE 793rd street flooded.  In
  Levy County, Minor flooding affects areas along the Manatee Spring
  run in the state Park.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 6:00 PM EDT Sunday was 7.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Thursday morning and continue falling to 5.6 feet
    Sunday, May 05.
  - Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    8.1 feet on 01/05/2019.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 2955 8300 2953 8293 2943 8296 2945 8304


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
840 PM EDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
  Suwannee Counties.

  Suwannee River near Manatee Springs affecting Levy and Dixie
  Counties.

  Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340) affecting
  Lafayette, Gilchrist and Dixie Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1145 AM EDT.

&&

FLC029-041-067-291545-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-240501T1800Z/
/RCKF1.1.ER.240418T0200Z.240425T0245Z.240501T1200Z.UU/
840 PM EDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340).

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water begins to flood several roads in
  Gilchrist County downstream of the Rock Bluff gauge.  Roads
  affected include NW 73rd Way, NW 82nd Terrace, SW 25th Place, and
  SW 86th Way.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 PM EDT Sunday was 18.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Wednesday morning and continue falling to 14.6 feet by
    Sunday, May 05.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    17.7 feet on 08/17/2021.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 2987 8294 2987 8287 2980 8287 2969 8291
      2968 8299 2981 8297


$$

Haner

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
840 PM EDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Suwannee River at Branford (US 27) affecting Lafayette and
  Suwannee Counties.

  Suwannee River near Manatee Springs affecting Levy and Dixie
  Counties.

  Suwannee River at Rock Bluff near Bell (CR 340) affecting
  Lafayette, Gilchrist and Dixie Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1145 AM EDT.

&&

FLC067-121-291545-
/O.CON.KTAE.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-240430T1200Z/
/BFDF1.1.ER.240417T0915Z.240423T1815Z.240430T0000Z.NO/
840 PM EDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Suwannee River at Branford (US 27).

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 25.3 feet, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
  begins enforcement of a no wake zone from the SR-51 bridge at
  Luraville to the Little River Spring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 25.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 PM EDT Sunday was 25.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow evening and continue falling to 20.7 feet by Sunday,
    May 05.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    25.7 feet on 04/20/1937.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3000 8294 2993 8288 2987 8287 2987 8294
      2997 8299


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
833 PM EDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...

  Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.S. 129 Bridge affecting Suwannee
  and Gilchrist Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Santa Fe River At Three Rivers Estates affecting Suwannee,
  Columbia and Gilchrist Counties.

Additional information is available at
https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/forecasts.php?wfo=jax.

The next statement will be issued Monday evening at 900 PM EDT.

&&

FLC023-041-121-300100-
/O.CON.KJAX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TREF1.2.ER.240403T1000Z.240424T2100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM EDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Santa Fe River at Three Rivers Estates.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins on SW Santa Fe
  Drive south of Santa Fe Road in Columbia County.
  At 16.3 feet, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission begins
  enforcement of a no wake zone on the Santa Fe River from the
  unnamed island 1.5 miles downstream of the Wilson`s Spring Boat
  Ramp to the confluence with the Suwannee River and on the
  Ichetucknee River upstream to the US 27 bridge.
  At 17.0 feet, Water begins to enter backyards of residences on
  Santa Fe Road in Columbia County and on River Run Road in Suwannee
  County.
  At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood River Run Road in Suwannee
  County.
  At 18.8 feet, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission expands the no
  wake zone restriction further upstream on the Santa Fe River from
  the unnamed island 1.5 miles downstream on the Wilson`s Spring
  Boat Ramp to one-half mile upstream of the State Road 47 bridge.
  At 19.0 feet, Water begins to enter backyards of residences along
  the Ichetucknee River.
  At 19.8 feet, Waters begins to affect homes in the Hollingsworth
  Bluff area at State Route 47.
  At 20.0 feet, Access to homes on Santa Fe Road below SW Riverside
  Avenue becomes restricted in Columbia. Flooding begins on Santa Fe
  and Wilson Springs Road.
  At 21.0 feet, Homes are surrounded on River Run Road in Suwannee
  County. Structures flood along Santa Fe Road west of Idaho Parkway
  in Columbia County.
  At 22.0 feet, River Run Road at 29th loop floods in Suwannee
  County. Santa Fe Road in Columbia County is inaccessible.
  At 23.0 feet, Homes are inaccessible along River Run Road in
  Suwannee County west of 33rd Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 21.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.1 feet Sunday,
    May 05.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 2990 8278 2992 8280 2990 8283 2993 8283
      2996 8279 2993 8276


$$

BOOTHE

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
833 PM EDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...

  Santa Fe River At Hildreth On U.S. 129 Bridge affecting Suwannee
  and Gilchrist Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...

  Santa Fe River At Three Rivers Estates affecting Suwannee,
  Columbia and Gilchrist Counties.

Additional information is available at
https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/forecasts.php?wfo=jax.

The next statement will be issued Monday evening at 900 PM EDT.

&&

FLC041-121-300100-
/O.EXT.KJAX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-240501T0600Z/
/FTWF1.1.ER.240417T1945Z.240424T1800Z.240501T0000Z.NO/
833 PM EDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Santa Fe River at Hildreth On U.S. 129 Bridge.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Boat ramps begin to flood along the Santa
  Fe River from the confluence with the Suwannee River upstream to
  River Run Road in Suwannee County.
  At 20.0 feet, The campgrounds at Sandy Point in Suwannee County
  begin to flood. Water floods the parking area on the east side of
  Sandy Point.
  At 22.0 feet, Water reaches the top of the bank and boat ramp at
  Ellie Ray`s Resort at the end of NW 110th Street in Gilchrist
  County.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 20.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Tuesday evening and continue falling to 17.1 feet Sunday, May
    05.
  - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 2990 8283 2990 8285 2989 8287 2989 8288
      2992 8288 2993 8283


$$


High Surf Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
721 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-290900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240430T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
721 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
  to 6 feet, potentially as high as 7 feet along the western
  Florida Panhandle beaches, in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
910 PM EDT Sun Apr 28 2024

GMZ730-755-765-775-290930-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SC.Y.0038.240429T0110Z-240429T1200Z/
Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
River FL out to 20 Nm-
Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to
20 Nm-
Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-
910 PM EDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...East winds near 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to
  the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From
  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters
  from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls,
  and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
910 PM EDT Sun Apr 28 2024

GMZ750-752-770-772-290930-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SC.Y.0038.240429T0500Z-240429T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line
FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from
20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
810 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds increasing to near 20 knots overnight,
  with gusts near 25 knots expected.

* WHERE...Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to
  Apalachicola out 60 nautical miles.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20
  to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to
  produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous
  conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering
  response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and
  falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls,
  and dragging anchors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
719 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

GMZ630>634-650-655-670-675-290900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-240429T0900Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
Perdido Bay-Pensacola Bay System-
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola
FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from
20 to 60 NM-
719 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and
  northwest Florida.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
721 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-290900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240430T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
721 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
  to 6 feet, potentially as high as 7 feet along the western
  Florida Panhandle beaches, in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
150 AM EDT Sat Apr 27 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-300800-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0038.240427T0550Z-240430T0800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
150 AM EDT Sat Apr 27 2024 /1250 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

DVD

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