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Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 23
National Weather Service Melbourne FL  AL092020
616 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

This product covers East Central Florida

**ISAIAS BRINGING INCREASING WINDS AND SQUALLS TO BREVARD AND VOLUSIA
COUNTIES TONIGHT**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Indian River,
      Martin, and St. Lucie

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Volusia,
      Northern Brevard, and Southern Brevard

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 120 miles southeast of Daytona Beach FL or about 60 miles
      southeast of Cape Canaveral FL
    - 27.8N 79.8W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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A Tropical Storm Warning continues for coastal areas of Brevard and
Volusia counties. The Tropical Storm Warning has been discontinued for
Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin counties and has been replaced
with a Wind Advisory through this evening. A Lake Wind Advisory also
continues for much of the interior of east central Florida into this
evening.

Tropical Storm Isaias, currently located about 65 miles southeast of
Cape Canaveral, is forecast to remain offshore as it moves northward
paralleling the east central Florida coast into tonight as a strong
tropical storm. Tropical storm conditions will continue to be possible
along the coast of Brevard County through late this evening, with
tropical storm conditions then expected to reach the Volusia County
coast this evening and continue through early Monday morning.

The center of Isaias is currently making its closest point of approach
to the Brevard County coast, and will make its closest point of
approach to coastal Volusia County coast between midnight and sunrise
Monday.

Rain bands with gusty squalls will continue to be possible, mainly
pushing onshore across Brevard and Volusia counties, where wind gusts
up to 50 to 60 mph will be possible. Farther inland from Osceola
County northward, gusts could reach as high as 45 to 50 mph in
squalls. Total rainfall amounts up to 2 to 3 inches are still possible
near the coast of Brevard and Volusia counties, with up to 1 to
2 inches forecast farther inland.

Seas will build to dangerous levels up to 20 feet, with large breaking
waves in excess of 8 feet and numerous strong rip currents in the surf
zone. Coupled with increasing astronomical high tides due to the
approaching full moon, moderate to locally significant beach erosion
will be likely during the next couple high tide cycles. The next two
high tide cycles today will be around 800 PM this evening and again
around 830 AM Monday morning.

Weather conditions will continue to be hazardous, especially along the
barrier islands north of Sebastian Inlet, where stronger rainbands
move onshore. Remain indoors in a safe shelter today in these areas.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
Brevard and Volusia counties. Remain well sheltered from dangerous
wind having possible 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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
Brevard and Volusia counties. Remain well guarded against locally
hazardous flood waters having possible limited impacts. If realized,
these impacts include:
    - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
      Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen
      and overflow in spots.
    - Flood waters can 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.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
Brevard and Volusia counties. Remain well away from locally hazardous
surge having possible limited impacts. If realized, these impacts
include:
    - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
      immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
      farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
    - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
      with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
      surge water covers the road.
    - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
      in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
    - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
      and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a
battery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your
shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best
foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather.

Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.

* 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 Melbourne FL around 12 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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Weitlich
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