[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement
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Tropical Storm Eta Local Statement Advisory Number 34
National Weather Service Miami FL AL292020
422 PM EST Sun Nov 8 2020
This product covers South Florida
**Conditions deteriorating rapidly as Eta approaches South Florida**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Hurricane Watch has been cancelled for Coastal Broward
- The Storm Surge Watch has been cancelled for Coastal Miami-Dade
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Broward,
Coastal Palm Beach, Glades, Hendry, Inland Broward, Inland
Collier, Inland Palm Beach, Metro Broward, and Metro Palm Beach
- A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch are in effect for
Coastal Miami-Dade, Inland Miami-Dade, and Metro Miami-Dade
- A Tropical Storm Warning, Storm Surge Watch, and Hurricane
Watch are in effect for Coastal Collier, Far South Miami-Dade,
and Mainland Monroe
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 140 miles south-southeast of Miami FL or about 210 miles
southeast of Naples FL
- 23.9N 79.5W
- Storm Intensity 65 mph
- Movement Northwest or 325 degrees at 14 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Eta is in the Florida Straits this afternoon and is
forecast to approach the Florida Keys and southern Florida tonight
before moving into the Southeastern Gulf of Mexico early this week.
Uncertainty remains with the specific track and intensity of Eta which
means that residents, visitors, and those with interests in South
Florida should remain aware of the latest forecast, rush last minute
preparations to completion, and be ready to take shelter ahead of the
impending arrival of tropical storm force winds this afternoon and
evening.
The primary concerns are urban and flash flooding due to torrential
rainfall, strong damaging winds, and dangerous marine conditions
tonight and on Monday. There is a reasonable worst case scenario where
Eta could track closer and bring hurricane force winds to portions of
coastal southern Florida. Tornadoes and waterspouts are also a
secondary concern, particularly in southeastern Florida. Some coastal
flooding of vulnerable low-lying docks, parking lots, and roads due to
Eta is possible with the greatest risk in coastal Miami-Dade and the
Southwest Florida coast. Regardless of the specific classification of
this system, the aforementioned threats will be a concern heading into
the next day or so.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across the east coast metropolitan areas. Potential
impacts include:
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
- Ditches and canals may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple
places. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
Streets, parking lots and underpasses become submerged. Driving
conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with
some weakened or washed out.
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited
to significant impacts across the rest of South Florida.
* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts
across portions of urban Miami-Dade and southeastern coastal Collier.
Potential impacts in this area include:
- Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
uninhabitable for weeks.
- Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and
access routes impassable.
- Large areas with power and communications outages.
Also, protect against dangerous wind having possible limited to
significant impacts across the rest of South Florida.
* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across the Southwest Florida coast. 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 coastal Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.
Elsewhere across South Florida, little to no impact is anticipated.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant
impacts across southeastern Florida. Potential impacts include:
- The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution
of emergency plans during tropical events.
- Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots
of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures.
- Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile
homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or
uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about.
Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll.
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across the rest of southern Florida.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
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.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.
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.
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
strong winds or flooding.
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 Miami FL around 11 PM EST, or sooner if conditions warrant.
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RAG
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