[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Eta Local Statement Advisory Number 48
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL  AL292020
445 AM EST Thu Nov 12 2020

This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida

**Tropical Storm Eta moves onshore near Cedar Key**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Coastal
      Sarasota and Inland Sarasota

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 0 miles southeast of Cedar Key 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 located just near Cedar Key.  Heavy rains and
flooding as well as winds gusting over tropical storm force are possible
across the entire West Florida area north of Longboat Key.  Conditions
will improve from south to north as the day progresses however
heavy rains will continue to produce localized flooding through this
morning.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now winding down across
the area.  Minor minor flooding may occur at the next high tide.
Remain well away from coastal areas having life-threatening
surge significant impacts.

If realized, these impacts include:
    - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by
      waves. Damage to 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.


* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are diminishing across the
area. Some gusts over tropical storm force are still possible.

If realized, these impacts 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.


* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding in areas
where bands of showers associated with Eta train across the same area.
Remain well guarded against dangerous flood waters and avoid rivers and low
lying area.

If realized, these impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
      in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, and
      ditches overflow.
    - 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 West
Central and Southwest Florida.  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:


Listen to local official if ordered to evacuate, do so immediately.

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.

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 prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch
or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic
rise in water levels.


* 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 5 AM EST, or sooner if
conditions warrant.


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