COASTAL PALM BEACH COUNTY; COASTAL BROWARD COUN… — * WHAT...Moderate coastal flooding expected during periods of high tide. Dangerous beach conditions with a high rip current risk and large breaking waves around 5 to 8 feet.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County and Coastal Broward County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, through Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk and High Surf Advisory, through at least Monday morning.
* 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.
Flooding in Coastal Palm Beach County; Coastal Broward County can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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