Coastal flood warning, high surf advisory remain in effect for Central Florida; high tides persist in South Florida, forecast peaks today and tomorrow

Coastal flood warnings and high surf advisories are in effect for Central Florida, with high tides expected to peak today and tomorrow in South Florida. The warnings extend from West Palm Beach to the upper Florida Keys, with potential for major flooding in some areas, according to forecasts.

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Coastal flood warnings and high surf advisories are currently in effect for Central Florida, with forecasts indicating that high tides will peak today and tomorrow in South Florida. The warnings cover a wide area, including West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Homestead, where major flooding is possible.23410

According to the Oct. 26 king tide forecast, tidal water levels along the east coast of South Florida could remain above the National Weather Service's "Moderate Flooding" threshold, with some locations nearing the "Major Flooding" threshold. The coastal flood warning is set to last until 2 a.m. Friday, while the high surf advisory is also in effect until the same time.

In addition to the coastal warnings, a wind advisory is in place until 8 p.m. ET today for metro and coastal areas of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph, could lead to unsecured objects being blown around and potential power outages due to fallen tree limbs.567811

The forecast predicts that high tides along the east coast will peak from Oct. 26 through Nov. 12, with conditions expected to persist throughout the week, including a chance of showers. Rain chances are estimated at 10% inland and 20% along the coast.9

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“The National Weather Service warns tidal water levels could approach 'Major Flooding' threshold today and tomorrow, with high tides peaking Oct. 26 through Nov. 12. Wind advisory until 8 p.m. brings gusts up to 40 mph, potentially downing tree limbs and causing power outages.”
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