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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has released the scheduled dates for the region's upcoming exceptionally high tides, commonly known as king tides, spanning through December. These recurring seasonal events bring the highest tides of the year, carrying the potential to flood local streets and inundate private properties across the affected areas.

Authorities have outlined a series of six distinct high-tide periods expected to impact South Florida during this timeframe. Residents living in vulnerable coastal and low-lying areas are advised to monitor the specific dates provided by the district to prepare for potential property disruptions and localized flooding caused by the seasonal tidal surges.