[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Potential Tropical Cyclone One Local Statement Advisory Number 7
National Weather Service Melbourne FL  AL012022
535 AM EDT Sat Jun 4 2022

This product covers East Central Florida

**THREAT FOR HEAVY RAIN CONTINUES AS VERY DISORGANIZED POTENTIAL
 TROPICAL CYCLONE ONE CROSSES SOUTH CENTRAL FLORIDA TODAY**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Indian River,
      Coastal Martin, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Indian River,
      Inland Martin, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Saint Lucie,
      Inland Southern Brevard, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland
      Southern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Okeechobee,
      Osceola, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 210 miles west-southwest of Stuart FL
    - 25.6N 83.1W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 18 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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The center of broad and disorganized Potential Tropical Cyclone One
continues to move northeast toward the southwest Florida coast early
this morning. Rain, embedded squalls and a few thunderstorms continue
to push across the southern half of Florida, well ahead of the center.
Thus far the heaviest rainfall has been confined south of Lake
Okeechobee, and offshore over the adjacent Atlantic waters, with the
highest storm totals thus far estimated between one and two inches
across Martin and Okeechobee Counties.

The system is forecast to reach the southwest coast of Florida this
morning, then move move across the southern peninsula and offshore the
east coast and into the Atlantic around sunset. It is no longer
forecast to become a tropical cyclone as it moves across Florida.

However, locally heavy rainfall, and breezy to windy conditions will
remain possible, especially in any lingering showers or and squalls.
Hazardous winds and seas will continue over the near shore Atlantic
into this evening.

Additional rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches with locally higher
amounts are possible, mainly along the coast of Martin, Saint Lucie
and Indian River Counties. To the north, less than an inch of
additional rainfall is expected, however, any showers or lightning
storms that may develop could produce a quick inch or two in a few
locations.

A brief tornado may occur from Cape Canaveral and Okeechobee southeast
across the counties of the Space and Treasure Coasts through the early
afternoon. Storm surge is not expected from this system.

As the broad center moves across the state later this afternoon,
conditions will begin to improve over land, since all of the
associated rain and squalls are occurring well to the east of the
center. Winds and seas will begin to subside offshore later tonight.


POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across the
Lake Okeechobee and Treasure Coast regions. Remain well guarded against
dangerous flood waters having possible significant impacts.If realized
these impacts include:

    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt some evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may become swollen 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.


* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding from
Brevard and Osceola Counties south to Lake Okeechobee and Tequesta.
Remain sheltered from hazardous wind having gusts having possible
limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:

    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Some 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.
    - Isolated power and communications outages.


* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across the area.
Remain well braced against a tornado event having possible limited
impacts. 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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If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in
which you are staying and the name of the county in which it resides.
Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay attention for
instructions from local authorities.

Do not venture outside during hazardous weather. Do not be a thrill
seeker or risk your life for photos or videos.

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 rise in water
levels.

If a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the
safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body.


* 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 12 Noon EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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