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Tropical Storm Eta Local Statement Advisory Number 34
National Weather Service Melbourne FL  AL292020
454 PM EST Sun Nov 8 2020

This product covers East Central Florida

 **Tropical Storm Eta Poised to Turn Westward over the Straits of
Florida, Move Toward the Florida Keys**


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 320 miles south-southeast of Cape Canaveral FL or about
      230 miles south-southeast of Stuart 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, located over the Straits of Florida, will turn
westward and move across the Florida Keys overnight and early Monday.
The current forecast has Eta strengthening into a hurricane near or
over the Keys. Eta will move into the southeast Gulf of Mexico late
Monday, where it will slow down and eventually turn northward over the
eastern Gulf of Mexico.

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 tonight and Monday. The
strongest winds will develop along the Treasure and Space Coasts, with
windy conditions spreading across the interior into tonight. A
Tropical Storm Warning continues for Brevard, Indian River, Saint
Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee Counties as well as the adjacent
Atlantic waters from Brevard County southward.

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 tonight 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 have become extremely hazardous over the Atlantic waters
with high surf developing along the coast. Moderate beach erosion and
minor coastal flooding may also develop tonight 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:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across the Treasure coast and Okeechobee counties. 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.


* 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.


* 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Evacuations are not expected.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
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 or parish 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!

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

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 Melbourne FL around 11 pm EST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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