[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement
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Tropical Storm Eta Local Statement Advisory Number 36
National Weather Service Key West FL AL292020
420 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2020
This product covers the Florida Keys
**TROPICAL STORM ETA MOVING AWAY FROM THE KEYS AND INTO THE GULF OF
MEXICO**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Storm Surge
Warning and Hurricane Warning have been cancelled for Monroe
Lower Keys, Monroe Middle Keys, and Monroe Upper Keys
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Monroe Lower Keys,
Monroe Middle Keys, and Monroe Upper Keys
- A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for Monroe Lower Keys,
Monroe Middle Keys, and Monroe Upper Keys
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 50 miles north-northwest of Key West FL
- 25.2N 82.0W
- Storm Intensity 65 mph
- Movement West-northwest or 285 degrees at 13 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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At 4 AM EST, the center of Tropical Storm Eta was located about 50
miles north-northwest of Key West. Eta is moving to the west-northwest
at 13 mph, and is forecast to pull away from the Keys and into the
southeastern Gulf of Mexico today and tonight.
Some impacts from Eta will linger across the Florida Keys today, but
will gradually decrease as Eta moves farther away from the area.
Remaining impacts will include coastal flooding as well as possible
tropical storm force winds, occurring mainly in gusts with passing
showers or squalls. Also, locally heavy rainfall will be possible
today, and an isolated tornado will remain possible this morning.
Water levels have risen at some locations across the Keys during the
night due to strong winds associated with Eta. Coastal flooding is
ongoing in both the bayside and oceanside of the Upper Keys, and is
likely this morning across bayside portions of the Lower Keys as well.
Water levels will range up to 2 feet above the recent high tides.
Coastal flooding will continue through the high tide cycle this
morning, then should gradually decrease during the midday and afternoon
hours. Due to the movement of Eta away from the Keys, the Storm Surge
Warning has been cancelled and replaced with a Coastal Flood Warning.
Tropical storm force winds of 40 to 50 mph will remain possible across
the Keys today, mainly in gusts associated with showers and squalls.
Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches will be possible across
the Keys during the next few days. This may aggravate saltwater
flooding today, and also cause minor flooding in areas not impacted by
saltwater inundation.
Isolated tornadoes will be possible as Eta moves away from the Keys
this morning.
In-county storm shelters are open at Key West, Marathon and Coral
Shores High Schools. COVID-19 protective measures will be strictly
enforced, and rapid-testing kits will be used to screen people
arriving at the shelters. All three shelters are pet-friendly.
All state parks in the Florida Keys are closed through today. The
Snake Creek Drawbridge will remain locked down for the duration of
severe weather. Key West International Airport and Marathon Airport
are closed. Monroe County schools will be closed and virtual classes
are cancelled today. Monroe County offices and city offices for Key
West, Islamorada and Layton are closed today.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
Florida Keys. 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 roads and parking lots inundated by surge water.
Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers
the road.
- Moderate beach erosion.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.
* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across the
Florida Keys. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind having
additional limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across the
Florida Keys. Remain well guarded against dangerous flood waters having
possible significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
rescues.
- 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.
* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across the Florida
Keys. Remain well braced against a tornado event having possible
limited impacts. If realized, these 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, chimneys
toppled, 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:
No general mandatory resident or visitor evacuations have been
implemented for the Keys. Residents and visitors who have stayed in the
Keys should remain indoors until weather conditions improve. Be aware
that normal visitor activities will remain suspended until weather
conditions improve. There is the potential for power, communications
and other infrastructure service interruptions.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
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.
If you are in an area 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 additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
- For Florida Division of Emergency Management information, see
floridadisaster.org
- For Monroe County Emergency Management Information, see
monroecountyem.com/782/Emergency-Management
- For Monroe County EM Hurricane Preparedness Information, see
monroecountyem.com/1214/Hurricane-Preparedness
- For Monroe County EM Evacuation Information, see
monroecountyem.com/897/Evacuation-information
- For Monroe County shelter information, see
monroecountyem.com/992/Shelters
NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Key West FL around 1030 AM EST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
$$
Jacobson
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