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Tropical Storm Nicole Local Statement Advisory Number 13
National Weather Service Miami FL  AL172022
431 AM EST Thu Nov 10 2022

This product covers South Florida

**NICOLE MOVING AWAY FROM THE AREA WHILE GRADUALLY WEAKENING**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Storm Surge
      Warning and Hurricane Warning have been cancelled for Coastal
      Palm Beach
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Hurricane
      Warning has been cancelled for Metro Palm Beach
    - The Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch have been
      cancelled for Coastal Broward
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Inland
      Broward and Metro Broward

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Palm Beach,
      Glades, Hendry, Inland Palm Beach, and Metro Palm Beach

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 140 miles north-northwest of Miami FL or about 130 miles
      north-northeast of Naples FL
    - 27.8N 80.7W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement West-northwest or 295 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Nicole recently made landfall at North Hutchinson
Island on the east-central Florida coast and is beginning to gradually
weaken while also moving northwestward away from our area.

The following are the primary lingering hazards of concern with
Nicole:

* Coastal Flooding/Surge - Water levels will be decreasing over the
east coast from those observed on Wednesday as the wind direction
shifts offshore. However, some residual minor to locally moderate
tidal flooding will be possible around this morning's high tide with
inundation values generally 1 to 3 ft. Additionally some minor
inundations will be possible today over the west coast of Florida as winds
will have a strong onshore component there.

* Wind - Winds to tropical storm force will be possible over the next
few hours over northern Palm Beach county and the Lake region. Winds
will decrease area-wide through the day but will remain breezy with
gusts 25 to 30 mph possible.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
Palm Beach county and the Lake Okeechobee region. Remain well sheltered from dangerous
wind having possible significant impacts. If
realized, these impacts 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.

Elsewhere across South Florida, little to no impact is anticipated.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
coastal regions of South Florida. Remain well away from locally hazardous
surge having additional limited impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
      immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
      farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
    - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
      with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
      surge water covers the road.
    - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
      in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
    - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
      and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

Elsewhere across South Florida, little to no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all clear
to return.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.

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

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