- April 18, 2024
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Volusia County is urging coastal residents to watch for the potential development of a subtropical low-pressure system that may impact the county starting this weekend.
According to a press release, the storm could bring strong rip currents, high surf and 5-12 feet waves, increasing the chance for further coastal erosion as the effects are expected to last through next week.
“A lot of our coastal properties suffered tremendous damage and erosion from Hurricane Ian,” said Jim Judge, Volusia County emergency management director. “This new system heading our way can significantly threaten those properties with more erosion.”
The county's emergency management and coastal staff are maintaining communication with coastal municipalities and coordinating with state and federal agencies.
Residents and visitors are urged to stay off the beach this weekend through early next week. With the loss of our sand buffer from Hurricane Ian and the significant coastal damage already sustained, beach conditions during this weather event are not conducive for beachgoers, the county stated in a press release. Beach ramps will be closed to beach driving as weather and tidal conditions warrant. As a safety precaution, all trash cans and portable restrooms will be removed.
