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Tropical Storm Eta Local Statement Advisory Number 48
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL  AL292020
415 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020

This product covers Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia

**TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHEAST AND NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA, PORTIONS OF COASTAL SOUTHEAST
GEORGIA, AND THE ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baker, Bradford,
      Central Marion, Clay, Coastal Camden, Coastal Duval, Coastal
      Flagler, Coastal Nassau, Coastal St. Johns, Eastern Alachua,
      Eastern Marion, Gilchrist, Inland Duval, Inland Flagler, Inland
      Nassau, Inland St. Johns, Putnam, Southern Columbia, Union,
      Western Alachua, and Western Marion

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 130 miles southwest of Jacksonville FL or about 60 miles
      southwest of Gainesville FL
    - 29.1N 83.0W
    - Storm Intensity 50 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 40 degrees at 13 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Eta is approaching landfall near Cedar Key along Florida's
Nature Coast and will track northeastward across north central Florida
early this morning and northeast Florida from the mid-morning through
early afternoon hours. Tropical storm warnings are in effect for
portions of northeast FL, coastal southeast GA, and our adjacent near
shore and offshore coastal waters. Eta has weakened and is forecast to
remain a low-end tropical storm as it moves across north central and
northeast Florida, with the circulation of Eta forecast to move into
the Atlantic waters early this afternoon. Periods of heavy rainfall
and gusty winds are expected through around noon today, with localized
flooding possible for locations south of Interstate 10.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across north central and northeast Florida and coastal southeast Georgia.
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 southeast Georgia.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across north central and northeast 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.

Elsewhere across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, little to
no impact is anticipated.

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.

* 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.


* 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 Jacksonville FL around 10 AM, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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