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

This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia

**TROPICAL STORM AND STORM SURGE WATCHES REMAIN IN EFFECT**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Storm Surge Watch and Tropical Storm Watch are in effect for
      Coastal Dixie
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Coastal Taylor

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 190 miles south-southeast of Apalachicola or about 140
      miles south of Suwannee River
    - 27.3N 83.6W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North or 10 degrees at 12 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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The track of Eta is in very good agreement of a landfall south of the
Big Bend along the southern nature coast early Thursday morning. There
remains a threat of storm surge near three feet in coastal Dixie
county and occasional wind gusts near tropical storm force in the
southern Big Bend area. At this time, the potential for heavy rain
that would result in flooding is low for our area with amounts
generally up to 2 inches. Therefore, the main threats with Eta to the
Big Bend region will be dangerous marine/beach conditions, inland gusts
to near tropical storm force, and storm surge impacts south of
Steinhatchee.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across the
southeast Big Bend. Potential impacts in this area 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.

Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is
anticipated.

* SURGE:
Prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts
across coastal Dixie county. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by
      waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become
      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low
      spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
      unprotected anchorages.

Also, prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across the remainder of the Big Bend coast.

Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern 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.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the Gulf of Mexico or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or
poor drainage area, or near an already swollen river, plan to move to
safe shelter on higher ground.

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 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 Tallahassee FL around 10 PM EST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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