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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Advisory Number 30
National Weather Service Miami FL  AL052019
522 PM EDT Sat Aug 31 2019

This product covers SOUTH FLORIDA

...Tropical Storm Watch in Effect for Coastal and Metro Palm Beach
County...

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Coastal Palm Beach
      and Metro Palm Beach

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Coastal Palm Beach and
      Metro Palm Beach

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 350 miles east of West Palm Beach FL
    - 26.2N 74.4W
    - Storm Intensity 150 mph
    - Movement West or 280 degrees at 8 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian is a powerful and dangerous Category 4 major
hurricane which is forecast to be near or over the northwestern
Bahamas on Sunday, and move near the Florida east coast late Monday
through Tuesday. Although the latest forecast keeps the center of
Dorian offshore the Southeast Florida coast, there is still a
reasonable risk of tropical storm force winds across most of South
Florida, with the highest chances in eastern sections of Palm Beach
County.

Due to Dorian's close proximity to the Florida east coast, small
shifts in the track of the hurricane would bring big changes in
expected impacts. Residents and visitors in South Florida should
continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Dorian.

Regardless of the eventual track of Dorian, significant marine and
beach impacts are expected along the entire Southeast Florida coast. A
prolonged period of strong winds over the Atlantic coastal waters will
cause very hazardous seas, rough surf, and beach erosion through the
middle of the week. Coastal flooding is also possible in vulnerable
locations along the east coast each day through the middle of the
week, particularly during the times of high tide.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for the potential of dangerous wind having possible significant
impacts across eastern Palm Beach County. Potential impacts in this area
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.

Also, prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
elsewhere across South Florida.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across South Florida. Potential impacts include:
    - Flood waters may enter a few structures, especially in usually
      vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
      occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
      near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
      closures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Particularly for those in the Tropical Storm Watch area, now is the time
to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary
actions to protect your family and secure your home or business.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging
wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the
center of the storm.

Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who are
unable to make personal preparations.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

* 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 Miami FL around 11 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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Molleda
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