[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

Tue Nov 10 21:30:16 CST 2020

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Tropical Storm Eta Local Statement Advisory Number 43
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL  AL292020
1030 PM EST Tue Nov 10 2020

This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida

**Threat Continues To Increase From Tropical Storm Eta. Tropical Storm
Warnings and Storm Surge Watches Have Been Issued**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
      Warning and a Storm Surge Watch have been issued for Coastal
      Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Levy,
      Coastal Manatee, Coastal Pasco, Coastal Sarasota, and Pinellas
    - A Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch have been issued
      for Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Inland Citrus,
      Inland Hernando, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Levy, Inland
      Manatee, Inland Pasco, Inland Sarasota, and Sumter

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect
      for Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando,
      Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Lee, Coastal Levy, Coastal
      Manatee, Coastal Pasco, Coastal Sarasota, and Pinellas
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Inland Citrus, Inland
      Hernando, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Levy, Inland Manatee,
      Inland Pasco, Inland Sarasota, and Sumter

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 260 miles southwest of Fort Myers FL
    - 23.8N 84.5W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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The threat from Tropical Storm Eta is increasing across West
Central and Southwest Florida. As Eta moves northward just off the
coast, the threat for tropical storm force winds, localized flash
flooding, storm surge, hazardous marine conditions, and perhaps
tornadoes will all be possible. The greatest impacts will be felt
along all of our coastline and north of the Interstate 4 corridor as
the system approaches the Nature Coast by Thursday night.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across along the coast of West Central Florida and across the
Nature Coast. 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 the rest of inland West Central and Southwest Florida.

* SURGE:
Prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across West Central and Southwest Florida coastline,
including Tampa Bay. 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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across all of West Central and Southwest Florida.
Potential impacts include:
    - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
      Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen
      and overflow in spots.
    - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
      vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
      occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
      near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
      closures.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no immediate threat are anticipated at this time
across West Central and Southwest Florida.

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.

Let others know where you are going prior to departure. Secure loose
items and pets in the car, and avoid distracted driving.

* 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.

If heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter
rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or have
pets. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.

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 or parish in which
it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay
attention for instructions from local authorities.

Storm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and
hurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge
zone. Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find
yourself cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed
evacuation orders issued by the local authorities.

Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!

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 Tampa Bay Ruskin FL around 4 AM EST, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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