Tropical Cyclone Statement Issued
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Fri, Sep 27 @ 8:50am
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Tropical Cyclone Statement issued September 27 at 8:33AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida
**HELENE INLAND OVER GEORGIA, STORM SURGE REMAINS A THREAT**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Storm Surge Warning has been cancelled for Coastal
Charlotte, Coastal Lee, and Coastal Sarasota
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Coastal Citrus, Coastal
Hernando, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Levy, Coastal Manatee,
Coastal Pasco, and Pinellas
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 350 miles north of Cedar Key FL
- 34.2N 83.0W
- Storm Intensity 60 mph
- Movement North or 360 degrees at 30 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Helene is now well inland over Georgia. The storm has now been
downgraded to a tropical storm, and will continue to pull away through
the day. As such, all wind watches and warnings have been cancelled.
However, an onshore wind will continue to keep water levels elevated
through the day. Life- threatening storm surge continues this morning.
* Storm Surge - Life threatening storm surge is occurring. Values of
5 to 10 feet are occurring from Chassahowitzka to Suwannee River, 3 to
5 feet from Anclote River to Chassahowitzka, 2 to 4 feet from
Englewood to Anclote River including Tampa Bay, and 1 to 3 feet from
Bonita Beach to Englewood including Charlotte Harbor. While water
levels are expected to continue receding, an onshore wind flow favors
elevated water levels through the day.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible devastating
impacts across the Nature Coast, west central and southwest FLorida. Potential
impacts in this area 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.
Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no
impact is anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
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.
It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an
emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.
Storm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and
hurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge zone.
Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find yourself
cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed evacuation
orders issued by the local authorities.
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!
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 Tampa Bay Ruskin FL around 12 PM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
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