A coastal flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Jacksonville at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9. This warning applies to Coastal Nassau, Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St. Johns, Southeast Coastal St. Johns, Coastal Glynn and Coastal Camd.

The NWS warns: “Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.”

Jacksonville area weather radarWhat are NWS meteorologists saying?

At 12:30 p.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information:

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 9 at 12:30PM EDT until October 12 at 6:00AM EDT byNWS Jacksonville FL

IMPACTS: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water

WHAT: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected.

WHERE: Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

WHEN: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 6 AM EDT Sunday.

What to do during a flood warning

  • If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.

  • Use a battery-powered radio or TV to get the latest emergency information.

  • Do not walk through floodwater – just 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.

  • Turn around, don’t drown: Never drive into a flooded street. Two feet of moving water can sweep away a car, and roads may be washed out.

  • Stay alert and keep weather notifications on.

  • Keep children away from floodwaters – they can hide rocks, trees, and debris.

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