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Tropical Storm Eta Local Statement Advisory Number 44
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL  AL292020
437 AM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

This product covers Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia

**TROPICAL STORM WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT FOR PARTS OF NORTHEAST FL**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Central Marion,
      Eastern Alachua, Eastern Marion, Gilchrist, Western Alachua,
      and Western Marion
    - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Bradford, Clay,
      Coastal Flagler, Coastal St. Johns, Inland Flagler, Inland St.
      Johns, and Putnam

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Central Marion,
      Eastern Alachua, Eastern Marion, Gilchrist, Western Alachua,
      and Western Marion
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Bradford, Clay, Coastal
      Flagler, Coastal St. Johns, Inland Flagler, Inland St. Johns,
      and Putnam

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 410 miles south-southwest of Jacksonville FL
    - 25.0N 84.1W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North or 10 degrees at 12 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical storm Eta is forecast to track north northeast through early
Thursday then track more northeast across northeast FL. Due to the change in
these track forecasts, it has become necessary to issue tropical storm
watches and warnings for parts northeast FL as Eta moves through the region.
Additionally, watches and warnings may be issued later today for other
counties in northeast FL. The system is forecast weaken as it moves
over land on Thursday, and then the circulation of Eta is forecast
to move off the coast Thursday night. Periods of heavy rainfall appear
likely on Thursday and Thursday evening, with impacts of localized
flooding possible. A low end tornado threat is possible Thursday
south of I-10 and south of Eta's track.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across
Inland northeast Florida. Potential impacts in this area 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, prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across southeast Georgia.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
Potential impacts include:
    - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
      Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen
      and overflow in spots.
    - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
      vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
      occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
      near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
      closures.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across inland
areas of northeast FL south of Interstate 10.
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 Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, little to
no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately.

If evacuating, leave with a destination in mind and allow extra time to
get there. Take your emergency supplies kit. Gas up your vehicle ahead of time.

Let others know where you are going prior to departure. Secure loose
items and pets in the car, and avoid distracted driving.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging
wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the
center of the storm.

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

* 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 Jacksonville FL around 11 AM EST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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