[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Irma Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 49A
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL  AL112017
907 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida

 **IRMA WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL STORM BUT STILL PRODUCING SOME WIND
GUSTS TO NEAR HURRICANE FORCE**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled and a Tropical Storm
      Warning has been issued for Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando,
      Coastal Levy, Coastal Pasco, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando,
      Inland Levy, Inland Pasco, and Sumter

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for DeSoto, Hardee,
      Highlands, Inland Charlotte, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando,
      Inland Hillsborough, Inland Levy, Inland Manatee, Inland Pasco,
      Inland Sarasota, Polk, and Sumter
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect
      for Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando,
      Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Lee, Coastal Levy, Coastal
      Manatee, Coastal Pasco, Coastal Sarasota, Inland Lee, and
      Pinellas

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 30 miles north-northeast of Cedar Key FL
    - 29.5N 82.9W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 340 degrees at 18 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Irma has weakened to a tropical storms but is continuing to produce
wind gusts over portions of west central and southwest Florida as
it moves north-northwest.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
West Central and Southwest Florida. Remain well sheltered from
dangerous wind having significant
impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
parts of west-central and southwest Florida. Remain well away from
life-threatening surge having extensive impacts. If realized, these
impacts include:
    - Large areas of deep inundation with storm surge flooding
      accentuated by battering waves. Structural damage to buildings,
      with several washing away. Damage compounded by floating
      debris. Locations may be uninhabitable for an extended period.
    - Large sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads
      washed out or severely flooded. Flood control systems and
      barriers may become stressed.
    - Severe beach erosion with significant dune loss.
    - Major damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Many
      small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
      unprotected anchorages with some lifted onshore and stranded.

Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no
impact is anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across West Central and Southwest Florida.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Do not return to evacuated areas until hazardous winds diminish and
flood waters abate.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to remain safely sheltered from the storm. Stay
inside and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready in case
you lose electrical power. Locate your battery powered radio and
flashlight from your Emergency Supplies Kit. Keep these items close.

Continue to keep your cell phone well charged for as long as
possible. If you lose power, use it more sparingly and mainly for
personal emergencies and check-ins. Do not overload communications
systems with idle chatter.

* 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 Tampa Bay Ruskin FL around 1 PM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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