Summary
An extremely high tide, known as a king tide, has temporarily flooded Daytona Beach in Florida, reaching all the way to the sea wall. This event is part of a broader occurrence along the East Coast, where meteorologists are warning of increased coastal flooding due to a combination of the king tides and strong onshore winds.
Key Facts
- Daytona Beach in Florida was flooded by a king tide, a very high tide that occurs during certain lunar phases.
- The tide reached the sea wall, temporarily covering the entire beach.
- King tides typically occur between September and January, often around the time of a full moon.
- Strong onshore winds have been pushing water against the coast, worsening the flooding and leading to beach erosion.
- Coastal flooding advisories are in place for several counties along Florida's east coast, lasting until 8 p.m. on Thursday.
- The National Weather Service warns of dangerous beach conditions, including rough surf and rip currents.
- Residents are advised not to drive through flooded areas and to protect property prone to flooding.
- Additional warnings might be issued over the weekend as high tides continue.
