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

This product covers East Central Florida

**Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches Issued For Lake and Volusia
Counties**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Lake County
    - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Volusia County

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Lake County
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect Volusia County


* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 340 miles southwest of Daytona Beach FL or about 300
      miles southwest of Orlando 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, currently moving northward well off the coast
of southwest Florida, is now forecast to intensify into a category one
hurricane as it moves north-northeast today. Eta is forecast to turn
gradually northeast tonight and Thursday, making landfall as a
moderate, but weakening Tropical Storm along the Florida west coast
well north of Tampa by around noon on Thursday.

The combination of an eastward shift in the track, and a slightly
higher intensity forecast has increased the threat of Tropical Storm
conditions for Lake and Volusia Counties. It will also bring greater
rainfall amounts, gusty squalls and an increasing threat for isolated
tornadoes to much of east central Florida.

It has also prompted the issuance of a Tropical Storm Warning for Lake
County and a Tropical Storm Watch for Volusia County.

Expect increasing winds late tonight and especially on Thursday, mainly
northwest of I-4. Sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph are expected over
northern portions of Lake and Volusia Counties, with gusts as high as
50 to 55 mph in squalls. While wind speeds will decrease farther
south, breezy conditions are still expected.

Additional rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with local amounts up to
5 inches, are possible northwest of Interstate 4, with lower amounts
to the south.

Conditions will remain hazardous over the Atlantic waters with high
surf, rip currents, and a strong northward flowing longshore current
along the coast. Large breaking waves between 5 to 8 feet near the
coast.

A few tornadoes will be possible in fast moving squalls, mainly over
the interior counties, where conditions will be more favorable.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
East Central Florida. Potential 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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts, mainly northwest of Interstate 4 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.

Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across the remainder of east central Florida

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across the
interior counties of east Central Florida. 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.

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
High surf, rip currents, and a strong northward flowing longshore
current will continue in in the central Florida Atlantic surf zone
today and Thursday. Remain out of the surf until conditions improve!

A Small Craft Advisory continues for the central Florida Atlantic
water out to 60 nautical miles for winds of around 20 knots and seas
up to 10 feet.


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

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.

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 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!

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, or a manufactured home, or on a boat, consider moving to a
safer shelter before the onset of the strongest winds or flooding.

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

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


* 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 AM EST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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Cristaldi
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