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Tropical Depression Eighteen Local Statement Advisory Number 4
National Weather Service Key West FL  AL182017
1201 PM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017

This product covers Florida Keys

**Tropical Storm watch in effect for the Upper Keys**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Monroe Upper Keys

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Monroe Upper Keys

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 340 miles south-southwest of Key Largo FL
    - 20.8N 82.9W
    - Storm Intensity 35 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 22 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical depression eighteen in the western Caribbean Sea will continue to move north
northeast and likely become Tropical Storm Philippe as it moves into the outer Straits of
Florida late today and then offshore of the southeast Florida east coast early Sunday morning.


POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:

Southeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to perhaps 50 mph in the stronger showers
and thunderstorms are possible along the Florida Keys this afternoon and tonight.

* FLOODING RAIN:

Occasional showers will become more widespread over the Florida Keys and
the adjacent waters. Rainfall amounts will average 1 to 2 inches with locally
higher amounts.

* TORNADOES:

Within the strengthening southeast winds, a stray and rapidly moving tornado is possible
this afternoon and early tonight.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the
forecast.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For Florida Division of Emergency Management information, see
floridadisaster.org
- For Monroe County Emergency Management information, see
monroecountyem.com/index.aspx?NID=1

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Key West FL around 3 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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