Nor’easter-like conditions could cause flooding along Florida coast

Florida s East Coast is facing an extended period of onshore winds and high seas, which could become problematic over the next week. The combination of persistent winds, rough surf and large waves is expected to contribute to coastal flooding, beach erosion and hazardous marine conditions. The first onslaught will be into the upcoming week, which will feature a tight pressure gradient around a ridge of high pressure and a passing cold front. Wave height forecast for the Atlantic. A developing coastal storm in the Atlantic will help to enhance effects during the workweek, but the low-pressure system will stay well offshore. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the area for subtropical development but gives the area a medium chance of development over the next seven days. Direct effects, if any, would occur from the mid-Atlantic into the Northeast and New England and well away from the Sunshine State. Despite being hundreds of miles away from the main weather makers, wind gusts co