Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 20 at 6:03PM EDT until September 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Highlands County in south central Florida...
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 603 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sebring, Lake Placid, Sebring Regional Airport, Sylvan Shores,
Lake Josephine, Lorida, Placid Lakes and Avon Park Air Force
Range.
- https://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:
Highlands, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov