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Tropical Storm Eta Local Statement Advisory Number 33
National Weather Service Melbourne FL  AL292020
1048 AM EST Sun Nov 8 2020

This product covers East Central Florida

**Tropical Storm Eta Moving Into Florida Straits Today, Towards Florida
 Keys Tonight into Monday, Reaching Hurricane Strength**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Indian River, Martin,
      Northern Brevard, Okeechobee, Southern Brevard, and St. Lucie

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 330 miles south of Stuart FL or about 420 miles south-southeast
      of Cape Canaveral FL
    - 22.5N 79.2W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement North or 350 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Eta, located just north of the central Cuba coast,
will continue moving north with a gradual turn towards the
north-northwest by this afternoon. Eta will then turn northwestward by
this evening, and a west turn by early Monday morning as it heads
towards the Florida Keys and Florida Straits. The current forecast has
Eta strengthening into a hurricane before reaching the Keys. Eta will
move into the southeast Gulf of Mexico, where it will slow down
significantly through mid week.

As Eta continues to move toward its closest approach to east central
Florida, its wind field will expand northward, allowing strong winds
to impact much of east central Florida today through late Monday. The
strongest winds will develop along the Treasure and Space Coasts, with
windy conditions spreading across the interior later today into
tonight. A Tropical Storm Warning continues for Brevard, Indian River,
Saint Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee Counties as well as the central
Florida Atlantic waters from Brevard County southward into south
Florida.

The expanding wind field will also bring increasing winds to the
Volusia County coast, with sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph and gusts
to 40 or 50 mph possible, mainly in squalls. Windy conditions will
spread into the interior counties, reaching speeds of around 20 mph
with gusts of 40 mph, again, mainly in squalls.

Wind gusts as high as 60 mph will be possible tonight into Monday as
more frequent and intense showers and squalls stream onshore from the
Atlantic. The strongest gusts are expected mainly from Brevard County
southward, with gusts up to 50 mph possible farther inland in these
fast moving squalls.

As the coverage and intensity of showers and squalls increases, heavy
rainfall from these persistent outer rain bands from Eta expected to
affect the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee counties, where daily
rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches are expected both Sunday and Monday
with cumulative rainfall amounts up to 4 to 7 inches. Locally higher
amounts up to 10 inches are possible along the Martin and Saint Lucie
coasts. A Flood Watch remains in effect for Okeechobee, Indian River,
Saint Lucie and Martin counties. The expected heavy rainfall will
cause localized flooding, especially in poor drainage areas and areas
with ongoing saturated soils.

Conditions will become extremely hazardous over the Atlantic waters
today through Monday, with high surf developing along the coast.
Moderate beach erosion and minor coastal flooding may also develop
Sunday night into Monday near the times of high tide. Large breaking
waves in excess of 10 feet and numerous strong rip currents will
result in life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Entering the
ocean is not recommended.

A few tornadoes will be possible in squalls which will move quickly
onshore and across the Treasure Coast and Lake Okeechobee regions late
tonight through Monday.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across the Treasure Coast and Lake Okeechobee regions.
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.


* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
the Space Coast, Treasure Coast, and Lake Okeechobee regions. Potential
impacts in this area include:

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


* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
the Treasure Coast, and Lake Okeechobee regions. 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.


* SURGE:
Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
across the Space and Treasure Coast regions. Potential impacts in this
area include:

    - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
      in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
    - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
      and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:

Evacuations are not expected.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.

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.

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.

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.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
the strongest winds or flooding.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets
for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the
forecast.

There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways
to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.


* 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 5 PM EST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

$$

Rodriguez
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