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Tropical Storm Eta Local Statement Advisory Number 33
National Weather Service Miami FL  AL292020
1021 AM EST Sun Nov 8 2020

This product covers South Florida

**Deteriorating conditions across South Florida as Eta departs Cuba**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 230 miles south-southeast of Miami FL or about 300 miles
      south-southeast of Naples FL
    - 22.5N 79.2W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement North or 350 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Eta is departing Cuba on the way to the Florida
Straits today and across the Florida Keys tonight into Monday before
moving into the Southeastern Gulf of Mexico early this 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 dangerous marine conditions
into early this week. Portions of southern Florida could see a
reasonable worst case scenario where Eta could bring hurricane force
winds to portions of coastal southern Florida. Isolated tornadoes and
waterspouts are also a secondary concern. Some coastal flooding of
vulnerable low-lying docks, parking lots, and roads due to Eta is
possible with the greatest risk in coastal Miami-Dade and the
Southwest Florida coast. Regardless of the specific classification of
this system, the aforementioned threats will be a concern heading into
the next few days.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts
across portions of urban Miami-Dade, coastal Broward, and southeastern
coastal Collier. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
      window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
      damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
      Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
      uninhabitable for weeks.
    - Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
      roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and
      access routes impassable.
    - Large areas with power and communications outages.

Also, prepare for dangerous wind having possible limited to
significant impacts across the rest of South Florida.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across the east coast metropolitan areas. Potential
impacts include:
    - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Ditches and canals may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple
      places. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
      Streets, parking lots and underpasses become submerged. Driving
      conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with
      some weakened or washed out.

Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited to
significant impacts across the rest of South Florida.

* SURGE:
Prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts
across coastal Miami-Dade County and the Southwest Florida coast.
Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by
      waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become
      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low
      spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
      unprotected anchorages.

Also, prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across coastal Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

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

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for 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:
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.

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, plan to move to safe shelter.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor
drainage area, or near an already swollen river, plan to move to safe
shelter on higher ground.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of strong
gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness activities to
become unsafe.

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

There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways
to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.

* 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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