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Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 1:44PM EST until November 3 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

Published November 2, 2026 1:49 pm • Updated November 2, 2026 1:49 pm • Florida

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Coastal Saint Lucie and…

* WHAT…For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. * WHERE…Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties. * WHEN…For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 AM EST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS…Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Official safety instructions

Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels…

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