Gusty winds, king tides bring rough surf and flooding to Central Florida

Strong northeast winds will continue across Central Florida, bringing dangerous surf, beach erosion, and coastal flooding. King tides are making conditions worse along the coast, while persistent winds are also contributing to flooding further inland along the St. Johns River in Astor.Hazardous coastlineA wind advisory remains in effect for much of East Central Florida into early this evening. Winds could reach 20 to 25 mph, with gusts of 35 to 40 mph, especially near the coast. At the beaches, a high surf advisory and rip current threat is in effect as breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet are expected through Wednesday.King tides are adding to the coastal concerns. These unusually high tides, combined with strong onshore winds and pounding surf, increase the risk of beach erosion and saltwater flooding. High tides along Florida’s central East Coast are expected around 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Tuesday, when flooding could affect low-lying roads, parking lots, docks and yards. A Coastal Flood Warnin