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Tropical Storm Eta Local Statement Advisory Number 28
National Weather Service Miami FL  AL292020
1012 AM EST Sat Nov 7 2020

This product covers South Florida

**Tropical Storm Eta gains strength near the Cayman Islands this
morning**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
      Warning for Coastal Miami-Dade, Far South Miami-Dade, Inland
      Miami-Dade, Mainland Monroe, and Metro Miami-Dade

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Coastal Broward,
      Coastal Collier, Coastal Palm Beach, Glades, Hendry, Inland
      Broward, Inland Collier, Inland Palm Beach, Metro Broward, and
      Metro Palm Beach
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Miami-Dade,
      Far South Miami-Dade, Inland Miami-Dade, Mainland Monroe, and
      Metro Miami-Dade

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 440 miles south-southwest of Miami FL or about 450 miles
      south of Naples FL
    - 19.6N 81.8W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 55 degrees at 17 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Eta is moving northeastward near the Cayman Islands
before it crosses Cuba on Sunday and approaches southern Florida late
this weekend into next week. Uncertainty remains with the specific
track and intensity of Eta which means that residents, visitors, and
those with interests in South Florida should remain aware of the
latest forecast and complete the necessary preparations in their
hurricane preparedness plans to safeguard their families, homes, and
businesses.

The primary concerns are urban and flash flooding due to torrential
rainfall, tropical storm force winds, and deteriorating marine
conditions this weekend into early next week. Isolated tornadoes and
waterspouts are also a secondary concern. Low-lying coastal areas
could also experience minor to moderate flooding due to Eta.
Regardless of the specific classification of this system, the
aforementioned threats will be a concern heading into next week.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across the Southeast Florida metropolitan areas.
Potential impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Ditches and canals may quickly become swollen with swift
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
      in usually vulnerable spots.
    - 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.

Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across the rest of South and Southwest Florida.

* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across coastal and metro southern Florida. 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, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across inland southern Florida.

* SURGE:
Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
across coastal southern Florida. Potential impacts in this area
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 South Florida, little to no impact is anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across South Florida. Potential 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, 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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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so
immediately.

For those not under evacuation orders, assess the risk from wind,
falling trees, and flooding at your location. If you decide to move,
relocate to a safer location nearby. If you do not relocate, help keep
roadways open for those under evacuation orders.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles can
be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.

If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in
which you are staying and the name of the county in which it resides.
Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay attention for
instructions from local authorities.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or on
a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of strong
winds or flooding.

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

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

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RAG
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