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Tropical Storm Eta Local Statement Advisory Number 46
National Weather Service Melbourne FL  AL292020
445 PM EST Wed Nov 11 2020

This product covers East Central Florida

**Tropical Storm Eta Approaching North-Central Florida Tonight as
 Tornado Threat Increases**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been cancelled for Coastal Volusia
      and Inland Volusia

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Northern Lake and
      Southern Lake

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 200 miles southwest of Daytona Beach FL or about 160
      miles west-southwest of Orlando FL
    - 27.3N 83.6W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North or 10 degrees at 12 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Eta, currently located approximately 80 miles southwest
of Tampa, is moving north parallel to the western Florida coastline.
Eta is forecast to turn north-northeast, then northeast later tonight
into Thursday. The storm will make landfall along the northern Nature
Coast south of Cedar Key a few hours before sunrise on Thursday.

Eta is forecast to be a weakening tropical storm at landfall, with the
core of strongest winds forecast to remain mostly north of Lake and
Volusia Counties. However, periods of heavy rainfall, strong wind
gusts, and isolated tornadoes are possible for much of east-central
Florida overnight into Thursday morning as outer rain bands from Eta
increase in intensity and frequency.

The risk for tornadoes will be greatest this evening into tonight.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see at night, and the fast-
moving squalls will also limit the time those in the warning have to
seek shelter. Remain weather aware, have multiple ways of receiving
weather alerts, and take action immediately if a warning is issued. The
greatest threat for tornadoes is across the interior counties and
Volusia County.

>From midnight tonight into Thursday morning expect increasing winds,
mainly northwest of I-4. Sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph are expected
over northern portions of Lake County, and northwest portions of
Volusia Counties, with gusts as high as 45 to 55 mph in the strongest
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.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
northern portions of Lake and Volusia Counties. 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.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across 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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against 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.

Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
impacts across coastal Martin and coastal Saint Lucie Counties.

* 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 to 25 knots and
seas up to 10 feet.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:

Evacuations are not expected.

* 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.

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

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.

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.

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 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 or parish in which
it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay
attention for instructions from local authorities.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
strong winds or 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 Melbourne FL around 11 PM EST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

$$

Rodriguez
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