Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 6:39PM EDT until September 18 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Lower Keys in Monroe in Florida, especially Little Torch
Key and Big Pine Key...
* WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Spanish Harbor Channel Bridge, Big Pine Key, Little Torch Key,
Middle Torch Key and No Name Key.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Monroe, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Key West FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov