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Hurricane Ian Local Statement Advisory Number 25
National Weather Service Miami FL  AL092022
531 PM EDT Wed Sep 28 2022

This product covers South Florida

***Major Hurricane Ian Bringing Significant Impacts to South Florida***


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
      Coastal Collier
    - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Glades, Hendry, and Inland
      Collier
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect
      for Mainland Monroe
    - A Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect
      for Far South Miami-Dade
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Broward,
      Coastal Miami-Dade, Coastal Palm Beach, Inland Broward, Inland
      Miami-Dade, Inland Palm Beach, Metro Broward, Metro Miami-Dade,
      and Metro Palm Beach

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 120 miles west of West Palm Beach FL or about 50 miles
      north-northwest of Naples FL
    - 26.9N 82.0W
    - Storm Intensity 140 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 8 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Ian has made landfall in southwest Florida at Cayo Costa
this afternoon and will continue to move inland across southwest
Florida the remainder of today. Hazardous conditions extend well away
from the center of the system. The following hazardous conditions can
be expected for South Florida:

* Peak storm surge values of 8 to 12 feet are expected particularly in
surge prone areas between Bonita Beach to Chokoloskee. Peak storm
surge values of 5 to 8 feet are the main concern from Chokoloskee to
East Cape Sable and 2 to 4 feet from East Cape Sable to Card Sound
Road along Florida Bay. The storm surge threat is ongoing , surge will
be slow to subside and may impact the region through late week. This
could lead to significant and life- threatening storm surge flooding
particularly along coastal Collier County.

* Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall associated with rainbands may lead
to flooding across all of South Florida. Additional rainfall will
range 1 to 3 inches locally higher totals possible. Flash- flooding
will continue to be possible.

* Tornadoes embedded in showers and thunderstorms within the outer
rainbands associated with the system have been observed yesterday and
last night. Isolated tornadoes will be possible the remainder of the
evening.

* Hazardous marine, beach, and surf conditions are ongoing.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
southwest Florida coast. Remain well away from life-threatening
surge having additional devastating impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding greatly
      accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural damage to
      buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly compounded
      from considerable floating debris. Locations may be
      uninhabitable for an extended period.
    - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or
      severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may become
      stressed.
    - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.
    - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
      Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many lifted
      onshore and stranded.

Potential impacts from the main surge event are also now unfolding
across Mainland Monroe. Remain well away from
life-threatening surge having additional significant
to extensive impacts.

Potential impacts from the main surge event are also now unfolding
across coastal Florida Bay. Remain well away from locally
hazardous surge having possible limited impacts.

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

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
western portions of the interior Glades and Hendry counties. Remain well sheltered from
life-threatening wind having possible extensive
impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
      window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
      damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
      Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
      uninhabitable for weeks.
    - Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
      roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and
      access routes impassable.
    - Large areas with power and communications outages.

Potential impacts from the main wind event are also now unfolding
across southwest Florida. Remain well sheltered from
dangerous wind having additional limited to
significant impacts.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
South Florida. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood
waters having possible devastating impacts.
If realized, these impacts include:
    - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Ditches and canals may overwhelmingly overflow their banks in
      many places with deep moving water. Flood control systems and
      barriers may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape
      routes with streets, parking lots and underpasses submerged.
      Driving conditions become very dangerous. Numerous road and
      bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.


* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across South
Florida. Remain well braced against a tornado event having
possible limited impacts. If realized, these 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, 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.

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:
 Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a
battery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your
shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best
foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather.

If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch
or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic
rise in water levels.


* 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 11 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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