[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement
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Tropical Storm Fred Local Statement Advisory Number 27
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL AL062021
511 AM EDT Mon Aug 16 2021
This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida
**STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR COASTAL LEVY COUNTY**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Coastal Levy
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 200 miles west-southwest of Cedar Key FL
- 27.9N 86.0W
- Storm Intensity 50 mph
- Movement North or 355 degrees at 9 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Fred continues to move north through the Gulf of Mexico
towards the Florida Panhandle, bringing a threat of storm surge, heavy
rains, and isolated tornadoes along coastal sections of the Northern
Nature Coast.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across Levy County. 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.
Also, protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across the Northern Nature Coast.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across northern portions of the Nature Coast.
Potential 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.
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across northern portions of the Nature Coast.
Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no
impact is anticipated.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across Northern Nature Coast. 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, 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 boats pulled
from moorings.
Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no
impact is anticipated.
* WIND:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across West
Central and Southwest Florida.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
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:
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.
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.
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 a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.
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 12 PM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
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