Weather alerts in Florida

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .The St Johns River at Astor is forecast to remain in Minor Flood Stage on Saturday, but strong northeasterly winds will lead to a faster rise by Saturday night. The river is forecast to reach Moderate Flood Stage Sunday, with a steady increase through Moderate Flood Stage forecast next week. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog, Bonnet and Snail roads become inaccessible with several inches of water inside homes along the river and canals. Docks at Astor Bridge marina and throughout Astor are completely submerged. Bartram Rd and Holiday Circle are inaccessible with yards completely submerged. Clair Street is inaccessible. Roads flooded in South Moon Fish Camp, docks and yards at condominiums on Juno Trail and water breaches the sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 2.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Friday was 2.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 3.3 feet early Tuesday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon EDT.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. .Due to recent heavy rainfall, the water level along the Myakka River at Myakka River State Park remains elevated in Flood Stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Park Nature Trail floods. Water approaching porch steps of cabins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Friday was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 6.7 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1 feet on 08/16/1997. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1100 AM EDT.