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MELBOURNE, Fla. – A Flood Watch remains in effect through Tuesday morning for East Central Florida’s coastal counties south to Okeechobee County after heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding.<\/p>\n
How much rain has fallen? <\/p>\n
By the numbers:<\/p>\n
Southern Brevard County has received between 16 and 22 inches of rain since midnight, flooding communities from Melbourne south to Grant-Valkaria.<\/p>\n
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Additional rain is possible through Tuesday morning and could worsen existing flooding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Residents are urged to avoid flooded roads. Turn around, don’t drown.<\/p>\n
Dangerous beach and boating conditions continue <\/p>\n
Rough seas and strong easterly winds are creating dangerous conditions along the Atlantic coast.<\/p>\n
Waves of 5 to 7 feet and numerous life-threatening rip currents are expected at area beaches. Officials are urging people to stay out of the ocean.<\/p>\n
Minor to moderate coastal flooding is also possible, especially south of St. Lucie Inlet.<\/p>\n
Small Craft Advisories remain in effect through Tuesday afternoon for Atlantic waters, with some extending into Tuesday night. Boaters should expect rough seas and hazardous conditions.<\/p>\n
Rain chances decrease later in the week <\/p>\n
Scattered showers and storms remain possible Tuesday and Wednesday, with additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches in some areas.<\/p>\n
Rain chances are expected to decrease from Thursday through the weekend as drier air moves into the region.<\/p>\n
High temperatures will remain in the low to mid-80s, with overnight lows mostly in the 60s and low 70s.<\/p>\n
A stronger cold front could approach Central Florida early next week, bringing another change in weather conditions.<\/p>\n
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the FOX 35 Storm Team and the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n
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