Tropical Cyclone Statement Issued
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Mon, Aug 5 @ 5:45pm
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Tropical Cyclone Statement issued August 5 at 5:27PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida
**DEBBY INLAND NEAR THE FL/GA BORDER, ALL TROPICAL STORM AND STORM
SURGE WARNINGS CANCELLED**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- All watches and warnings have been canceled
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 90 miles north of Cedar Key FL
- 30.5N 82.9W
- Storm Intensity 50 mph
- Movement Northeast or 35 degrees at 6 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Debby continues to move inland and threats are subsiding across
West Central and Southwest Florida. However, a few lingering
hazards remain.
* Flooding Rain - Water levels are rising on area rivers, causing
minor to major river flooding. Additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches
will be possible through Tuesday. This could cause some additional
flooding in areas where water already remains.
* Storm Surge - Water levels are receding, but remain elevated.
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect as coastal flooding of
1 o 3 feet continues.
* Wind - Gusty winds with passing showers continue.
* Tornadoes - The threat has ended.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across West
Central and Southwest Florida. Remain well guarded against locally
hazardous flood waters having further impacts of limited potential.
* SURGE:
Little to no additional surge impacts expected.
- Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual
surge impacts accordingly.
- If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1.
Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no
impact is anticipated.
* WIND:
Little to no additional wind impacts expected.
- Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind
impacts accordingly.
- If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1.
Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no
impact is anticipated.
* TORNADOES:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time
across West Central and Southwest Florida.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which
may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts
and heed any flood watches and warnings.
If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas
leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged
metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws.
Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their
points of contact.
Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers
interfere with the emergency work of first responders.
When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes.
Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance.
Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can
be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure
about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience
do the job. Never cut trees without a partner.
If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following
instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in
a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from
open doors and windows.
* 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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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
issued by the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.
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