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Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 24
National Weather Service Melbourne FL  AL092020
1125 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

This product covers East Central Florida

**DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS OVER COASTAL BREVARD AND VOLUSIA
COUNTIES WILL GRADUALLY ABATE LATE TONIGHT**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 90 miles east-southeast of Daytona Beach FL or about 50
      miles east of Cape Canaveral FL
    - 28.5N 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 Wind Advisory has been discontinued for Indian
River, Saint Lucie and Martin counties. The Lake Wind Advisory that
had been in effect for most of the interior of east central Florida
has also been discontinued.

Tropical Storm Isaias, currently centered about 50 miles east of Cape
Canaveral, will continue to move northward parallel to the coast and
across the waters Volusia County through early Monday morning as a
strong tropical storm. The center of Isaias will move into the waters
offshore northeast Florida by sunrise on Monday.

Tropical storm conditions along the coast of Brevard and Volusia
Counties will gradually diminish from south to north overnight, and
should pull completely away from east central Florida around sunrise.
Occasional rain bands with gusty squalls will continue to push onshore
Brevard and Volusia counties, but with diminishing frequency and
intensity as the night wears on.

Wind gusts as high as 50 to 55 mph remain possible in the most intense
squalls. A few gusts up to around 40 mph will be possible over the
interior. Rainfall amounts up to 1 or 2 inches may occur in a few
spots along the immediate coast of Brevard and Volusia counties.

Remain indoors in a safe shelter overnight in these areas until
conditions improve Monday morning.

Seas of 15 to 20 feet will continue offshore, especially north of
Sebastian Inlet, with large breaking waves in excess of 7 feet.
Coupled with high astronomical high tides due to the approaching full
moon, additional moderate to locally significant beach erosion is
likely during the next high tide cycle around 830 AM Monday morning,
mainly from Cape Canaveral northward.


POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
Coastal Volusia and Brevard Counties. Remain well sheltered from
dangerous wind having additional 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.
    - Some 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 debris, and more within urban or
      heavily wooded places.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

Elsewhere across East Central Florida, little to no impact is
anticipated.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
Coastal Volusia and northern Brevard Counties. Remain well away from
locally hazardous surge having additional 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.

Elsewhere across East Central Florida, little to no impact is
anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Remain 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 600 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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