Coastal residents should watch closely for the potential development of a subtropical low-pressure system that may impact Volusia County starting this weekend. The system has the potential to bring strong rip currents, high surf and large breaking waves between 5 and 12 feet. Because the effects are expected to last through next week, the probability for coastal erosion increases considerably.
“A lot of our coastal properties suffered tremendous damage and erosion from Hurricane Ian,” said Volusia County Emergency Management Director Jim Judge. “This new system heading our way can significantly threaten those properties with more erosion.”
Emergency Management and Coastal staff is maintaining close communication with coastal municipalities. County and coastal city officials are also coordinating with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Additionally, county staff is in continuous contact with the warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Melbourne Office.
County officials urge residents and visitors to stay off the beach this weekend through early next week. With the loss of our sand buffer from Hurricane Ian and the significant coastal damage already sustained, beach conditions during this upcoming weather event are not conducive for beachgoers. Beach ramps will be closed to beach driving as weather and tidal conditions warrant. As a safety precaution, all trash cans and port-o-lets will be removed.
Coastal residents are encouraged to watch for new developments, make necessary preparations now and heed any cautionary messages if issued.
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