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Tropical Storm Eta Local Statement Advisory Number 35
National Weather Service Miami FL  AL292020
1032 PM EST Sun Nov 8 2020

This product covers South Florida

**TROPICAL STORM ETA CONTINUES TO CAUSE STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS
FLOODING ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTH FLORIDA**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 80 miles south-southwest of Miami FL or about 130 miles
      southeast of Naples FL
    - 24.6N 80.5W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 305 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Eta is in the Florida Straits this evening and is
forecast to approach the Florida Keys and southern Florida through the
overnight hours before moving into the Southeastern Gulf of Mexico
early this week. Tropical storm conditions are impacting much of south
Florida this evening. Residents and visitors are urged to remain in
shelter until tropical storm conditions subside during the day on
Monday.

The primary concerns are urban and flash flooding due to torrential
rainfall, strong damaging winds, and dangerous marine conditions
through the rest of tonight and into the day on Monday. Life
threatening flash flooding is possible along portions of the east
coast where over 10 inches of rainfall has already fallen. There is a
reasonable worst case scenario where Eta could track slightly closer
and bring hurricane force winds to portions of coastal southern
Florida. Tornadoes and waterspouts are also a secondary concern,
particularly in southeastern Florida. 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
Monday.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across the east coast metropolitan areas. Potential
impacts include:
    - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Ditches and canals may overwhelmingly overflow their banks in
      many places with deep moving water. Flood control systems and
      barriers may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape
      routes with streets, parking lots and underpasses submerged.
      Driving conditions become very dangerous. Numerous road and
      bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
portions of south Florida. Remain well guarded against
life-threatening flood waters having limited to extensive impacts.

* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts
across portions of urban Miami-Dade 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, protect against dangerous wind having possible limited to
significant impacts across the rest of South Florida.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant
impacts across southeastern Florida. Potential impacts include:
    - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots
      of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures.
    - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile
      homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or
      uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about.
      Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll.

Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across the rest of southern Florida.

* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across 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, protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across coastal Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all
clear to return.


* 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.

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.

If you are prone to flooding be prepared for the possibility of a
quick and dramatic rise in water levels.

If a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the
safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body.

* 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 AM EST, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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Frye
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