Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 3 at 6:25AM CDT until May 3 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 4:25am
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by heavy rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Florida, including the following
counties, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa.
* WHEN...Until 930 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Ponding of water
in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 624 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Gulf Breeze, Mary Esther, Oriole
Beach, Navarre, Cinco Bayou, Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach,
Wynnehaven Beach, Harper, Woodlawn Beach and Villa Sabine.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Okaloosa, FL; Santa Rosa, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL