VIDEO: Will Flagler Beach pier survive Hurricane Nicole?
Flagler Beach Pier dominated by waves ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
A wooden pier at Flagler Beach was dominated by waves on Wednesday, as Tropical Storm Nicole begins to impact the eastern coast. The storm made landfall Wednesday in the Bahamas shortly before noon, and is expected to strengthen further before making landfall in Florida.
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - The pier in Flagler Beach is taking yet another beating from a powerful storm.
Though Hurricane Nicole has not made landfall in Florida yet, Central Florida beaches, including Flagler Beach are already seeing significant beach erosion from the approaching tropical storm.
On Wednesday afternoon, FOX 35 News captured video of debris from the pier swirling around in the water beneath it. The pier is still dealing with structural damages from Ian.
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Projects are underway to repair it and the sand dunes nearby.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Hurricane Nicole made landfall in the Bahamas near the northwestern Bahamas and is forecast to remain a hurricane (category 1) when it reaches the east coast of Florida Wednesday night, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Stay with the FOX 35 Storm Team for new developments.