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

This product covers East Central Florida

**Tropical Storm Eta Making Landfall Near Cedar Key**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Lake County

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 110 miles west-northwest of Orlando FL or about
      120 miles west of Daytona Beach 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, currently making landfall at Cedar Key, will
accelerate northeastward across the north Florida peninsula through
mid day, gradually weakening as it reaches and then moves offshore
northeast Florida near Jacksonville around mid day.

The strongest winds from Eta, between 20 and 30 mph, gusting up to
around 40 mph, have spread spreading across western and northern
Lake County, and will brush northwestern Volusia County through
early morning. Farther south, sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph will
gust up to 30 mph. Stronger gusts of 40 to 50 mph remain possible
in stronger squalls, especially north of Interstate 4. A Wind
Advisory is in effect for Volusia County until 4 PM this afternoon.

The center of Eta will begin to move farther away from northern Lake
and Volusia Counties a little after sunrise, leading to a gradual
decrease in winds this afternoon.

Steady moderate rainfall over northern and central portions of east
central Florida will quickly lift northeast away from the area as
the morning progresses. While the strongest squalls will decrease
in coverage and intensity, bands of scattered showers and a few
lightning storms are expected to redevelop through this afternoon,
and some of these may contain gusty winds and torrential rainfall.

Additional rainfall totals up to 1 inch, with local amounts of 2 to
3 inches, are possible in areas which may receive multiple rounds
of showers, or an isolated storm today. The highest rainfall amounts
are expected north of Interstate 4.

Conditions will remain hazardous over the Atlantic waters with
breaking waves between 4 to 6 feet near the coast, rip currents, and
a strong northward flowing longshore current. Seas of 7 to 10 feet
over the open Atlantic this morning will gradually subside to 6 to
8 feet by late afternoon, and 3 to 6 feet by late tonight.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
Lake and Volusia Counties. 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 mainly
across areas northwest of Interstate 4. 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.
    - 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.


* SURGE:
No impacts are anticipated at this time.


* TORNADOES:
No impacts are anticipated at this time


* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Rough surf, rip currents, and a strong northward flowing longshore
current will continue in in the central Florida Atlantic surf zone
today. Remain out of the surf until conditions improve!

A Small Craft Advisory continues for the central Florida Atlantic
water out to 60 nautical miles for winds of around 20 to 25 knots and
seas up to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:

Evacuations are not expected.


* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

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, be prepared for the possibility of a
quick 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 Melbourne FL around 11 AM EST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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Cristaldi
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