Miami, FL – Rising coastal water could cover low-lying roads and property in parts of Southwest Florida early Sunday, Oct. 11. Dangerous rip currents also threaten swimmers, while Miami faces another hot afternoon with heat index values reaching 103 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service in Miami, a Coastal Flood Statement remains in effect through Sunday morning for coastal Collier County. Forecasters warn of isolated minor flooding, particularly in vulnerable waterfront locations.
The statement also identifies a high rip current risk through Sunday evening, with dangerous currents capable of pulling swimmers into deeper water…