Significant coastal flooding possible in Florida, Georgia with potential wave heights surging over 10 feet
The wet weather over the weekend in the Southeast forced officials to delay the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, on Friday and Saturday.
Coastal flooding a concern for Florida and Georgia
Coastal flooding, life-threatening rip currents and strong winds expected along the Florida and Georgia coasts through Tuesday.
An area of high pressure over the Atlantic will bring a significant risk of coastal flooding to Florida and Georgia through at least Tuesday.
Strong winds, high surf prompt coastal flood advisories on Florida beaches
Video taken from Indian Harbor Beach in Florida show choppy conditions Monday afternoon. Strong winds, coastal flooding and life-threatening rip currents are expected along the Florida and Georgia coasts through Tuesday.
The wet weather forced officials to delay the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, on Friday and Saturday. Late Friday afternoon, the winds also blew over three large trees amid a group of spectators near the No. 17 tee. The Augusta National Golf Club confirmed there were no initial reports of injuries.
Strong winds, coastal flooding and life-threatening rip currents are expected along the Florida and Georgia coasts through Tuesday.
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According to the FOX Forecast Center, a strong area of high pressure to the north will work in tandem with the low-pressure system to the south, providing a strong easterly flow back into the coast.
The wind between the high and low-pressure systems will be strong and persistent, occurring over a prolonged period. That will allow for water to funnel into the Florida and Georgia coasts and will likely surpass normal high tide levels.
An image showing coastal flood alerts in effect in Florida and Georgia through Tuesday morning.
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Because of the threat, numerous coastal flood alerts line the coast from Georgia to Florida.
Coastal Flood Warnings are in effect from the Brunswick, Georgia, area south through Daytona Beach, Florida.
Coastal Flood Advisories are also in effect from Georgia south through Cape Canaveral and into Vero Beach and Port St. Lucie in Florida.
Winds could gust between 30-40 mph along the coast in Florida and Georgia on Monday.
According to the FOX Forecast Center, Monday's high tide was most concerning as water levels could rise 2-4 feet above the normally dry ground.
In addition to the coastal flooding threat, rain showers, strong winds and life-threatening rip currents were also present.
An image showing the rip current threat on Monday, April 10, 2023.
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