South Florida is expected to experience its final major round of king tides this week.

The high seasonal tides occur naturally every year, but as climate change raises sea levels, they also have become more intense in recent years.

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood statement — the lowest alert level — for Florida’s east coast. Forecasters at the NWS Miami office report tide levels running about 1 to 1.2 feet above average.

A coastal flood warning will be issued if tides reach 1.5 feet above average.

“There could be some minor coastal flooding in isolated areas,” the Miami office of the National Weather Service said.

The highest tides are anticipated during the second half of the week, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday. Fortunately, the weather is expected to

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