[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement
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Hurricane Michael Local Statement Advisory Number 11
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL AL142018
552 AM EDT Tue Oct 9 2018
This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida
**MICHAEL MOVING NORTH-NORTHWESTWARD THROUGH THE SOUTHERN GULF OF
MEXICO**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Watch are in effect
for Coastal Hernando and Coastal Pasco
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Inland Hernando, Inland
Hillsborough, and Inland Pasco
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Inland Citrus and
Inland Levy
- A Storm Surge Watch and Tropical Storm Watch are in effect for
Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, and Pinellas
- A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect
for Coastal Citrus and Coastal Levy
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 390 miles south-southwest of Cedar Key FL or about 310
miles southwest of Mouth of Tampa Bay FL
- 24.1N 85.9W
- Storm Intensity 90 mph
- Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 12 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW...
Hurricane Michael is forecast to continue to move north northwest over
the Gulf of Mexico and will impact West Central and Southwest Florida
today through Thursday. The primary concerns at this time will be
dangerous storm surge flooding, especially along the Nature Coast
region, heavy rainfall which may cause localized flooding, and
tropical Storm force winds, mainly close to the coast.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Prepare for life-threatening surge having possible devastating
impacts from Crystal River northward. Potential impacts in
this area include:
- Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding greatly
accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural damage to
buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly compounded
from considerable floating debris. Locations may be
uninhabitable for an extended period.
- Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or
severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may become
stressed.
- Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.
- Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many lifted
onshore and stranded.
Also, prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant
to extensive impacts from the Anclote River to Crystal River.
Also, prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts from Anna Maria to the Anclote River, including Tampa Bay.
Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no
impact is anticipated.
* WIND:
Prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across
Levy County. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
objects become dangerous projectiles.
- Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
fences and roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access
routes impassable.
- Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
in areas with above ground lines.
Also, prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across mainly coastal areas from around Tampa Bay northward.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across West Central and Southwest Florida. Potential
impacts include:
- Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen
and overflow in spots.
- Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
closures.
* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across West
Central and Southwest 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, 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.
Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no
impact is anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
An evacuation order is in place for Levy County residents and visitors
in the coastal areas of Levy County, including, but not limited to,
Cedar Key, Yankeetown, Fowlers Bluff, Fanning Springs, and any other
area prone to storm surge.
A mandatory evacuation order for zone A and manufactured homes in Citrus
County is in place.
A voluntary evacuation order is in place for zones A and B as well as
manufactured homes in Hernando County beginning at 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately.
For those not under evacuation orders, assess the risk from wind,
falling trees, and flooding at your location. If you decide to move,
relocate to a safer location nearby. If you do not relocate, help
keep roadways open for those under evacuation orders.
If evacuating, leave with a destination in mind and allow extra time
to get there. Take your emergency supplies kit. Gas up your vehicle.
Let others know where you are going prior to departure. Secure loose
items and pets in the car, and avoid distracted driving.
If evacuating, follow designated evacuation routes. Seek traffic
information on roadway signs, the radio, and from official sources.
Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all clear
to return.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately.
For those not under evacuation orders, assess the risk from wind,
falling trees, and flooding at your location. If you decide to move,
relocate to a safer location nearby. If you do not relocate, help
keep roadways open for those under evacuation orders.
If evacuating, leave with a destination in mind and allow extra time
to get there. Take your emergency supplies kit. Gas up your vehicle.
Let others know where you are going prior to departure. Secure loose
items and pets in the car, and avoid distracted driving.
If evacuating, follow designated evacuation routes. Seek traffic
information on roadway signs, the radio, and from official sources.
Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all clear
to return.
* 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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