The aftermath of Tropical Storm Nicole is starting to reveal itself as flooding increases in St. Johns County. 🌀
News4JAX spoke to St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick about the possibility of more road closures being called in the area as wind gusts increase and high tides flood the streets.Hardwick said the Bridge of Lions is a completely different beast when it comes to wind gusts.
Officials are still monitoring Nicole’s impact and will continue to make traffic decisions according to the conditions.“We ask you to drive slow if you have to get out and about, but we’d rather you just stay home today,” Hardwick said.A kayaker paddles through a flooded downtown St. Augustine on Thursday morning.
“If you are in an unsafe location, a low-lying area or if you flooded in Ian or the nor’easter last year, we want you to be safe and seek shelter,” said Joe Giammanco, St. Johns County Emergency Management Director.
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