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Hurricane Eta Local Statement Advisory Number 45
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL  AL292020
1054 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 FLORIDA***

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* 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 320 miles south-southwest of Jacksonville FL
    - 26.2N 83.7W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 10 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. Tropical storm
watches and warnings remain in effect for parts northeast FL as Eta
moves through the region. Additionally, 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:
Protect against 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, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across southeast Georgia.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against 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:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across inland northeast Florida south of I-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:
WATCH/WARNING PHASE - Listen to local official for recommended
preparedness actions, including possible evacuation. If ordered to
evacuate, do so immediately.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible 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 Jacksonville FL around 5 PM EST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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