Coastal Flood — Coastal Nassau, Florida

2020-09-21 · Coastal Nassau, Florida

Event narrative

The NOS tide gauge at Fernandina Beach measured a peak high tide of 2.75 ft MHHW datum. This value was within the moderate flood category for the site.

Wider weather episode

Surface high pressure centered over New England will shifted south which continued strong northeasterly flow over the region. A more stable and drier airmass was in place which produced less widespread shower activity moving onshore compared to previous couple of days. Gusty northeasterly winds continued with the highest gusts 40-45 mph along the immediate northeast Florida coast. A wind advisory was in effect through the day for coastal northeast Florida.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 921719. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.