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Tropical Storm Gordon Local Statement Advisory Number 5
National Weather Service Key West FL  AL072018
1134 AM EDT Mon Sep 3 2018

This product covers Florida Keys

**RAIN BANDS ASSOCIATED WITH GORDON FILLING IN ON WATERS SURROUNDING THE
UPPER KEYS**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Monroe Upper Keys

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 60 miles north-northeast of Key West FL or about 40 miles
      north-northwest of Marathon FL or about 60 miles west-northwest
      of Key Largo FL
    - 25.3N 81.3W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement West-northwest or 300 degrees at 16 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical storm Gordon has recently formed over the Upper Keys today.
Gordon is moving to the west northwest at 16 mph. Banding on
Gordons eastern periphery will continue to fill in across the Upper
Keys and surrounding near and offshore waters. Residents can expect
wind gusts in the 40 to 50 mph with higher gusts in squalls and stronger
cells. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches can be expected,
resulting in localized ponding and minor flooding in poor drainage
areas.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
the Upper Keys. Remain well sheltered from hazardous
wind having possible limited impacts. If realized,
these impacts include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
      uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across Florida Keys, little to no impact is anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
Florida Keys. Remain well guarded against dangerous flood waters
having possible significant impacts. If realized,
these impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid
      inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as
      storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions
      become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across Florida
Keys. Remain well braced against a tornado event having possible
limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
      pulled from moorings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway.

If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* 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
- For Florida Division of Emergency Management information, see
floridadisaster.org
- For Monroe County Emergency Management information, see
monroecountyem.com/index.aspx?NID=1
- For Monroe County evacuation information, see
monroecountyem.com/index.aspx?NID=255
- For information on shelters located outside of Monroe County, see
monroecountyem.com/index.aspx?nid=122
- For Monroe County shelter information, see
monroecountyem.com/index.aspx?nid=121

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Key West FL around 5 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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