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Tropical Storm Eta Local Statement Advisory Number 36
National Weather Service Miami FL  AL292020
420 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2020

This product covers South Florida

**TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS AND FLOODING CONTINUES ACROSS PORTIONS OF
SOUTH FLORIDA THIS MORNING**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Hurricane Watch has been cancelled for Coastal Miami-Dade,
      Inland Miami-Dade, and Metro Miami-Dade
    - The Storm Surge Watch and Hurricane Watch have been cancelled
      for Coastal Collier, Far South Miami-Dade, and Mainland Monroe

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Broward,
      Coastal Collier, Coastal Miami-Dade, Coastal Palm Beach, Far
      South Miami-Dade, Glades, Hendry, Inland Broward, Inland
      Collier, Inland Miami-Dade, Inland Palm Beach, Mainland Monroe,
      Metro Broward, Metro Miami-Dade, and Metro Palm Beach

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 120 miles west-southwest of Miami FL or about 70 miles
      south of Naples FL
    - 25.2N 82.0W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement West-northwest or 285 degrees at 13 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Eta is moving through the Florida Keys this morning
and is forecast to move west across the southern Gulf of Mexico
through midweek. Tropical storm conditions are impacting much of south
Florida this morning. Residents and visitors are urged to remain in
shelter until tropical storm conditions subside later today.

The primary concerns are urban and flash flooding due to torrential
rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous marine conditions through the
day. Some gradual improvement is anticipated from east to west as the
storm continues to pull westward away from Florida today. Tornadoes
and waterspouts are also a secondary concern. Some minor coastal
flooding of vulnerable low-lying docks, parking lots, and roads due
to Eta is possible with the greatest risk over the Southwest Florida
coast.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
portions of South Florida. If realized, these 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.

Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
portions of south Florida. Remain well guarded against
life-threatening flood waters having limited to significant impacts.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
portions of South Florida. If realized, these impacts 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, protect against dangerous wind having possible limited to
moderate impacts across the rest of South Florida.

* 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.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
portions of Coastal South Florida.
    - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
      immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
      farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
    - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
      with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
      surge water covers the road.
    - 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.

Elsewhere across South Florida, little to no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Do not enter evacuated areas until officials
have given the all clear to return.


* 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.

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.

If you are prone to flooding be prepared for the possibility of a
quick and dramatic 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 Miami FL around 11 AM EST, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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Frye
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