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Tropical Storm Eta Local Statement Advisory Number 35
National Weather Service Melbourne FL  AL292020
1056 PM EST Sun Nov 8 2020

This product covers East Central Florida

**Gusty Squalls With Heavy Rain From Tropical Storm Eta Will
Continue, Especially Over the Treasure and Space Coasts**


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 180 miles south of Stuart FL or about 260 miles south of
      Cape Canaveral FL
    - 24.6N 80.5W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 305 degrees at 14 mph


SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Eta, currently moving northwest into the Florida Keys,
will turn west and southwest, slowing as it moves into the southeast
Gulf of Mexico Monday and Tuesday. Eta is forecast to remain a strong
tropical storm as it reaches the southeast Gulf, and then briefly
become a Category 1 hurricane Tuesday. Eta is then forecast to turn
north to northeast and gradually weaken as its center moves toward the
Florida Big Bend or Panhandle from mid to late week.

Frequent wind gusts to Tropical Storm force, between 40 and 50 mph,
have been reported over coastal areas of Brevard, Indian River, Saint
Lucie and Martin Counties, especially in squalls over the barrier
islands. A wind gust to 64 mph was reported at the House of Refuge on
Jensen Beach in Martin County shortly after 930 PM.

Strong wind gusts, as high as 50 to 60 mph in squalls, will continue
to be felt from Eta along the Space and Treasure Coasts overnight into
Monday, then very slowly diminish from late Monday into Monday night.
Breezy to windy conditions will also occur over the interior counties,
especially in Osceola County, with speeds around 20 mph gusting to
40 to 50 mph in squalls.

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.

A Flood Watch remains in effect for Okeechobee, Indian River, Saint
Lucie and Martin counties. Rainfall totals of 4 to 6 inches, with
local amounts of 8 to 10 inches, remain possible, mainly along the
Martin and Saint Lucie coasts. 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. Seas of 15 to 20 feet are
developing with large breaking waves in excess of 10 feet expected in
the surf zone. Moderate beach erosion and minor coastal flooding may
also develop tonight into Monday near the times of high tide. Numerous
strong rip currents will occur. Entering the ocean is not recommended
as surf conditions will remain potentially life-threatening.

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


POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across the
Treasure coast and Okeechobee counties. Remain well guarded against
dangerous flood waters having additional significant impacts. If
realized, these 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:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind having additional limited
impacts. If realized, these impacts 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.

Elsewhere across East Central Florida, little to no impact is
anticipated.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Evacuations are not expected


* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery
powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy. Keep your cell
phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose power, use it
sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and check-ins.

If you are prone to flooding, be prepared for the possibility of a
quick rise in water levels.

If a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the
safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body.


* 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 AM EST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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Cristaldi
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