Forecasters issued a storm surge warning and a tropical storm warning for the Florida east coast

Article first published: Monday, November 07, 2022, 4 am EST

Article last updated: Monday, November 07, 2022, 10 pm EST

According to the National Hurricane Center’s 10 pm Monday advisory, Subtropical Storm Nicole is 415 miles east-northeast of the Northwestern Bahamas, with maximum sustained wind of 45 mph. It’s moving 8 mph to the northwest. A storm surge warning and a tropical storm warning have been issued by weathercasters for the Florida east coast.

CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from Hallandale Beach Florida northward to Altamaha Sound Georgia.

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Lake Okeechobee.

The Storm Surge Watch has been upgraded to a Storm Surge Warning from North Palm Beach northward to Altamaha Sound, including the Mouth of the St. Johns River to Georgetown.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for:

- Northwest Bahamas, including the Abacos, Berry Islands, Bimini,

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for:

- Andros Island, New Providence, and Eleuthera

- Hallandale Beach to Altamaha Sound

- Lake Okeechobee

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for:

- North Palm Beach to Altamaha Sound

- Mouth of the St. Johns River to Georgetown

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for:

- East Coast of Florida from the Volusia/Brevard County Line to Hallandale Beach

- Lake Okeechobee

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for:

- North Palm Beach to Hallandale Beach

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:

- Hallandale Beach to north of Ocean Reef

And Grand Bahama Island

A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, in the indicated locations. For a depiction of areas at risk, please see the National Weather Service Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov. This is a life-threatening situation. Persons located within these areas should take all necessary actions to protect life and property from rising water and the potential for other dangerous conditions. Promptly follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials.

A Storm Surge Watch means there is a possibility of life- threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, in the indicated locations during the next 48 hours. For a depiction of areas at risk, please see the National Weather Service Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov.

A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

Interests in the central Bahamas, the remainder of Florida, and along the southeastern coast of the United States should monitor the progress of Nicole. Additional watches or warnings will likely be required on Tuesday.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND:

WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the northwest Bahamas within the hurricane warning area by early Wednesday, with tropical storm conditions expected elsewhere in the northwest Bahamas by Tuesday night. Hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area in Florida by Wednesday night with tropical storm conditions possible by Tuesday night or early Wednesday.

STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide...

* North Palm Beach to Altamaha Sound including the St. Johns River to the Fuller Warren Bridge...3 to 5 ft * St. Johns River south of the Fuller Warren Bridge to Georgetown...2 to 4 ft * Hallandale Beach to North Palm Beach...2 to 4 ft * North of Ocean Reef to Hallandale Beach including Biscayne Bay...1 to 2 ft

Storm surge could raise water levels by as much as 4 to 6 feet above normal tide levels along the immediate coast of the northwestern Bahamas in areas of onshore winds.

The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast near and to the north of the landfall location, where the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves. Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances.

RAINFALL: Nicole is expected to produce the following rainfall amounts through Thursday:

Northwest Bahamas, central and northern portions of the Florida Peninsula: 3 to 5 inches with local maxima of 7 inches.

Southeast Florida and Southeast Georgia: 1 to 3 inches with local maxima of 5 inches.

Heavy rainfall from this system will spread north farther up the Eastern Seaboard late this week into this weekend.

SURF: Large swells generated by Nicole will affect the northwest Bahamas, the east coast of Florida, and much of the southeastern United States coast during the next several days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Source: National Hurricane Center

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