King Tide, South Florida
Map Shows Where Supermoon Could Spark King Tides in Florida
Meteorologists warn that record-breaking tides could hit southern Florida this week, thanks to the October supermoon.
King tides return to South Florida, enhanced by a supermoon
This week’s king tides will be made a bit stronger by a supermoon, which occurs when the moon swings closer than normal to the Earth’s surface. Expect high tides to roll in during rush
South Florida Could Face Record Flooding as King Tides and Rising Seas Combine
The combination could cause record-breaking flooding in South Florida over the following week, impacting streets, homes, and infrastructure.
South Florida Braces for 'Record-Breaking' Flooding as King Tides Hit
The National Weather Service issued a coastal flooding advisory as high tides and onshore winds are set to bring water inland over the coming days.
King tides are coming, South Florida. They might bring record-breaking street flooding
King tides are a natural event. Tides are higher than usual during a full moon, which will occur over the weekend. But as humans keep burning fossil fuels, the atmosphere is warming and sea levels are rising. That pushes king tides even farther onshore, creeping into parks and roads that used to be dry all the time.
St. Augustine noticing king tide flooding effects more frequently
When a king tide is compounded by heavy rain or strong winds, the water has flooded roads. Because that’s happening more frequently, the City of St. Augustine has "completed a vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan." The goal is to identify the city’s weak spots when it comes to flooding and then create solutions.
King tide causes flooding along Lake Trail in Palm Beach
King tides bring unusually high water levels, and they can cause local tidal flooding. Over time, sea-level rise is raising the height of tidal systems. Average daily water levels are rising along with the oceans. As a result, high tides are reaching higher and extending farther inland than in the past.
King tide caused by October 'supermoon' could bring flooding to Palm Beach this week
As the full moon moves closer to Earth, higher tides will cause flooding along Palm Beach's coastlines, forecasters said.
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Hollywood Braces for Coastal Flooding as King Tides Approach, City Officials Urge Caution
Hollywood city officials warn of flooding due to King Tides and advise preparation, with measures in place to mitigate impact ...
Here’s when to expect king tides on the Oregon coast this season
If you’re heading to the coast this fall and winter, you will want to keep an eye on the king tide schedule, as well as ...
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King Tides: All You Need to Know
King tides cause sunny-day flooding in Miami every fall due to the Earth, sun, and moon aligning and amplifying tidal forces.
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King tides may cause coastal flooding in the next few days; there’s a high rip current risk, too
It’s been a tough summer for many coastal parts of Florida’s coastline due to a series of tropical systems, trapped tides and now “King” tides are adding to enhance the rough beach conditions.