11-Foot Surf And King Tides Affect Florida's East Coast

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A nor’easter is bringing surf of up to 11 feet to Florida’s Atlantic coast, marking the second to hit the region in about two weeks, according to the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for rough surf, rip currents, beach erosion and coastal flooding. East of Interstate 95, wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are possible, while king tides are flooding parking lots and docks. Hazardous conditions are expected through most of the week, with more enhanced high tides expected November 6 to 9 and November 23 to 26.  Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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00:00A nor'easter is hitting Florida's east coast, and it is the second in about two weeks.

00:04The National Weather Service has issued warnings for rough surf and rip currents.

00:09Warnings also cover beach erosion and coastal flooding.

00:12Surf can reach 11 feet along the Atlantic coastline.

00:15Wind gusts of 35 to 45 Mms are possible east of Interstate 95.

00:20Gale conditions are likely offshore.

00:23Rain is scattered, and the chances decline during the week.

00:26Meanwhile, king tides are flooding parking lots, docks, and other low-lying areas.

00:31Those are elevated high tides, driven by astronomical effects.

00:35Hazardous conditions are expected to last through most of the week.

00:39More enhanced high tides are expected November 6 to 9 and November 23 to 26.

00:44A pattern shift this weekend should bring warmer temperatures and a higher chance of scattered storms.

00:50Heavy rain during those later tides could make flooding worse.

00:53Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

00:58This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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