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Tropical Storm Nate Local Statement Advisory Number 16
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL162017
519 AM EDT Sun Oct 8 2017 /419 AM CDT Sun Oct 8 2017/

This product covers EASTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE...FLORIDA BIG BEND...SOUTHEASTERN ALABAMA AND SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA

...Tropical Storm Nate Racing Inland...

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Central Walton,
      Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Holmes, Inland
      Bay, North Walton, South Walton, and Washington

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 140 miles northwest of DESTIN
    - 31.5N 88.4W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 23 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Nate, now a tropical storm, is moving north-northeast at a speedy
23 MPH and will turn northeast and increase further in forward speed
through the day. There remains a threat for tropical storm force wind
gusts in our Florida Panhandle and southeast Alabama counties, which
will diminish through the afternoon as the storm lifts to the
northeast. Tornadoes on the eastern half of the storm will also remain
a threat today across the Florida Panhandle, southeast Alabama, and
southwest Georgia. The surge threat is peaking at Apalachicola, St.
Marks, and Nutall with this morning's high tide and will diminish by
the afternoon as tides lower and the Nate continues to move further
inland.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across the Florida
Panhandle and southeast Alabama.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend coasts. Remain well away from locally
hazardous surge having additional limited impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding, mainly along
      the immediate coast or in low lying areas just inland. Higher
      waves may locally increase area of flooding.
    - Isolated sections of coastal highways and access roads flooded,
      making traveling in these areas dangerous due to flood waters.
    - Moderate beach erosion. Large breakers will will erode dunes in
      more vulnerable locations.
    - Minor damage to marinas, docks, and piers. A few small craft
      not secured prior to the storm will break away from moorings.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
the Florida Panhandle and southeast Alabama. Remain well guarded against
locally hazardous flood waters having limited impacts. If realized, these
impacts include:
    - Localized heavy rainfall may result in flooding of low lying
      areas, necessitating basic precautions to protect vulnerable
      structures.
    - Rivers and associated tributary creeks and streams will rise
      and approach bankfull levels. Runoff will increase water levels
      in area holding ponds and drainage ditches, reducing storage
      capacity to absorb future rainfall.
    - Isolated flooding in low lying areas will make driving
      difficult. Ponding of water in low lying areas may result in
      brief road closures.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across the Florida
Panhandle, southeast Alabama, and southwest Georgia. Remain well braced
against a tornado event having limited impacts. If realized, these
impacts include:
    - Isolated tornadoes are expected, resulting in a notable impact
      to affected communities.
    - Isolated areas affected by tornadoes will experience minor
      damage, including some damage to structures and sporadic power
      and communication outages.
    - A few structures will be damaged by tornadoes, mainly with loss
      of shingles or siding. Some mobile homes will be significantly
      damaged, especially those unanchored. Large trees will be
      snapped or uprooted.


* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
There is a high risk of rip currents along Florida Panhandle and Big
Bend Beaches through tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Closely monitor NOAA Weather radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Tallahassee FL as conditions warrant.

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