Tropical Cyclone Statement Issued
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City of Lake Helen
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Thu, Oct 10 @ 12:20pm
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Tropical Cyclone Statement issued October 10 at 12:06PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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This product covers East Central Florida
**AS MILTON SHIFTS FARTHER EAST LINGERING IMPACTS REMAIN ACROSS EAST
CENTRAL FLORIDA**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Hurricane
Warning has been cancelled for Coastal Volusia, Inland Northern
Brevard, Inland Southern Brevard, Inland Volusia, Mainland
Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, Northern Brevard
Barrier Islands, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
- The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Coastal
Indian River, Coastal Martin, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland
Indian River, Inland Martin, Inland Saint Lucie, Northern Lake,
Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect
for Coastal Volusia, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, and
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Inland Northern
Brevard, Inland Southern Brevard, Inland Volusia, Mainland
Northern Brevard, and Mainland Southern Brevard
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 140 miles east-northeast of Cape Canaveral FL
- 29.1N 78.5W
- Storm Intensity 80 mph
- Movement East-northeast or 65 degrees at 20 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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At 11 AM, the center of Hurricane Milton was located 135 miles east
northeast of Cape Canaveral. Maximum sustained winds were 80 mph,
and movement was toward the east northeast at 20 mph.
Milton is forecast to maintain hurricane strength as it moves farther
offshore across the Atlantic waters through this evening. Windy to
very windy conditions will persist today as Milton continues to move
away from the area. Strongest winds will still occur across Volusia
and Brevard counties, especially along the barrier islands through at
least early this afternoon, with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph possible.
Hurricane Warnings have transitioned to Tropical Storm Warnings for
these counties. Elsewhere across east central Florida, Tropical Storm
Warnings have been cancelled. However, windy conditions will still
occur through the day, with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph possible.
A Hurricane Warning continues for the local Atlantic waters from
Flagler Beach to Sebastian Inlet out to 60 nautical miles, and the
Hurricane Warning has transitioned to a Tropical Storm Warning for
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet out to 60 nautical miles.
A Flood Watch remains in effect for Lake, Seminole, Orange, Volusia
and northern Brevard counties. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to
2 inches are possible today from persistent bands of showers, mainly
across Volusia county and northern Brevard counties. However, northern
portions of east central Florida received very heavy rainfall from
Milton and excessive runoff will continue to cause flooding in urban,
low-lying and poor drainage areas. The Little Wekiva River reached
Major flood stage and is forecast to remain in Major to Moderate flood
stage through late week.
The Saint Johns River at Astor will be near record flood levels this
afternoon and into the upcoming weekend. Additional locations upstream
on the Saint Johns are also likely to experience rises to Moderate to
Major flood stage over the next several days.
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for all Brevard Barrier Islands and
Coastal Volusia County where coastal flood waters of 2 to 4 feet are
possible. Significant beach and dune erosion is likely. Heights up to
3 feet will be possible along the Treasure Coast. Additional dune
erosion is possible near the time of the next high tide between 1 and
3 pm this afternoon. Water levels will continue to be elevated along
the Atlantic coast on Friday with minor coastal flooding possible near
the times of high tide.
Large breaking waves up to 10 to 14 feet will occur in the surf zone
of Volusia County and 7 to 12 feet farther south. Additionally, a high
risk for rip currents will exist at area beaches. Residents and
visitors should remain off the beaches and out of the extremely
hazardous surf!
Do not drive into flooded roadways. Be especially careful near downed
trees and power lines when cleaning up from the storm.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
Volusia and Brevard counties. 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.
Additional limited impacts from wind are possible across the rest of
east central Florida.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
east central Florida, mainly across and north of the I-4 corridor.
Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood waters having
additional impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen
and overflow in spots.
- Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
closures.
Elsewhere across East Central Florida, little to no impact is
anticipated.
* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
coastal sections of east central Florida. Remain well away from
life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts. If
realized, these impacts 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Listen for updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power.
Keep a battery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.
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.
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 Melbourne FL around 6 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
This notification was posted by City of Lake Helen. City of Lake Helen is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
