Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
234 WHUS42 KKEY 270253 CFWKEY URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 1053 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026 FLZ076-271500- /O.UPG.KKEY.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260927T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KKEY.CF.W.0001.260927T0253Z-260927T2100Z/ Monroe Upper Keys- 1053 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Major saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ FLZ077-078-271500- /O.EXT.KKEY.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-260927T2100Z/ Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- 1053 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Middle and Lower Florida Keys. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$ MJV