748 WHUS42 KKEY 252111 CFWKEY URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Key West FL 511 PM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022 FLZ076-260930- /O.CAN.KKEY.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220926T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KKEY.CF.A.0001.220925T2111Z-220926T2100Z/ Monroe Upper Keys- 511 PM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Major saltwater flooding with potential inundation 1 to 2 feet higher than recent higher tides. * WHERE...Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Current coastal flooding and high tides will be exacerbated by the passage of potential Major Hurricane Ian on Tuesday and Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Secondary roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may flood. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is expected before the passage of Ian. 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... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ FLZ077-078-260930- /O.CAN.KKEY.CF.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220926T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KKEY.CF.A.0001.220925T2111Z-220926T2100Z/ Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- 511 PM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Major saltwater flooding with potential inundation 1 to 3 feet higher than recent higher tides. * WHERE...Middle and Lower Florida Keys. * WHEN...Current coastal flooding and high tides will be exacerbated by the passage of potential Major Hurricane Ian on Tuesday and Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Secondary roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may flood. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is expected before the passage of Ian. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ CLR