Parts of Florida could see up to 8 inches of rainfall. 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. Storm surge could raise water levels by as much as 5 feet above normal tide levels in the warning areas, NHC says. A cold front moving through east Central Florida today is bringing a threat for some severe weather to several counties. “Do not focus on the exact track of Nicole since it is expected to be a large storm with hazards extending well to the north of the center, and outside of the cone, and affect much of the Florida peninsula and portions of the southeast U.S.,” its latest advisory said. The track can be deceiving, though, NHC warned. Storm surge and tropical storm watches are also in effect. Meanwhile, a hurricane watch is in effect for Lake Okeechobee. Parts of Florida could see 5-foot storm surges, which could be deadly. On the Gulf Coast side of the state, a storm surge warning is in place from the Anclote River to the Ochlockonee River. Public reported 2 inch hail just east of Sidney. Hurricane conditions are expected within the hurricane warning area in Florida Wednesday night or Thursday morning.Ī storm surge warning has been issued for most of Florida's eastern seaboard, stretching from North Palm Beach up to the Altamaha Sound in Georgia. Emergency Manager reports brief tornado near intersection of CR 107 and Road 10 with picture evidence of ground circulation. Tropical storm conditions are occurring along portions of the east coast of Florida and will spread north within the warning area through Georgia and South Carolina Wednesday, NHC says. The National Weather Service is investigating if a tornado touched down in the area. Tornadoes that are classified as EF4 have wind speeds that reach between 166 and 200 mph. The NWS had long listed the Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928 death toll as 1,836, making it the second worst hurricane death toll since the Galveston Hurricane of 1900. The warning also covers the Flagler/Volusia County line in Florida to the South Santee River in South Carolina, Lake Okeechobee and spots north of Bonita Beach to Indian Pass in Florida, NHC said in its latest update. (WSVN) A strong storm swept through Okeechobee, destroying at least a dozen homes, Thursday. More:Power outages reported across Southwest Florida after tornado hits Fort Myers area EF4 tornado. One is also in effect for the northwestern Bahamas, including the Abacos, Berry Islands and Grand Bahama Island.Ī tropical storm warning is in effect for Bimini in the northwestern Bahamas and Florida's Hallandale Beach to Boca Raton. A hurricane warning has been issued for parts of Florida's east coast, from Boca Raton to the Flagler/Volusia County line.
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