[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Depression Nineteen Local Statement Advisory Number 3
National Weather Service Miami FL  AL192020
518 AM EDT Sat Sep 12 2020

This product covers South Florida

**Tropical Depression 19 Moving Across Southeast Florida**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been cancelled for Coastal
      Broward, Coastal Miami-Dade, Coastal Palm Beach, Metro Broward,
      Metro Miami-Dade, and Metro Palm Beach

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 30 miles west-southwest of Miami FL or about 80 miles
      east-southeast of Naples FL
    - 25.6N 80.7W
    - Storm Intensity 35 mph
    - Movement West or 270 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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As Tropical Depression 19 continues to move across South Florida
this morning, bands of locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds will
continue to move onshore from east to west during the day, affecting
first, most of metro Southeast Florida, as well as far southern
portions of the peninsula. These rain bands and gusty winds will
spread west throughout the day and affect the interior and Gulf coast
areas of southern Florida from late morning through the evening hours
as well.

All residents and visitors in southern Florida should be prepared for
periods of heavy rainfall, possibly causing flooding, as well as gusty
winds in rain bands and squalls through tonight. Winds could gust to
tropical storm force with the rain bands. These winds could cause
damage to trees and power lines, as well as move around unsecured or
lightweight outdoor items. Isolated tornadoes are also possible.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across Southwest Florida and the southern tip of the Florida
peninsula. Potential impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Ditches and canals may quickly become swollen with swift
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
      in usually vulnerable spots.
    - 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.

Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
localized impacts anywhere across the reminder of South Florida.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
South Florida. Potential 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, 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 evacuation orders are in effect. Always listen for recommendations
from local emergency management officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets
for official storm information. Listen for possible flash flood and/or
tornado warnings and be ready to seek shelter if needed.

* 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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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
issued by the National Weather Service in Miami FL regarding the
effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area. Remaining concerns
will continue to be addressed through regular local products.

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