Named Storm Nicole is expected to strengthen to near or at Hurricane Category 1 strength before landfall along the East Coast of Florida. The exact landfall location is not too important with this storm because Tropical Storm Force winds extend across a 460 mile diameter. Storm Surge warnings are in effect ahead of this storm extending from North Palm Beach Florida to north of the Florida/Georgia border. A 3 to 5 foot storm surge can be expected in this area with a total water rise including tidal rise of 4 to 6 feet. This is a life threatening water rise with significant wave action above the surge level. Persons in this warning area may see mandatory evacuation orders from Local Emergency Government Authorities. The east coast of Florida, coastal Georgia and southeastern South Carolina will also see significant rip currents, beach erosion and lowlands flooding. Rain amounts along the track of this storm could be in the range of 4 to 6 inches with more possible in some locations.
Persons in the entire State of Florida, especially from Miami to Jacksonville, the southern half of Georgia and the Carolina’s should be carefully monitoring the progress of Named Storm Nicole.
Please visit the National Hurricane Center website for official news and advisories.
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Tropical Storm Research Center, Southern, Alabama.
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