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Other Weather Alerts |
| Type |
Tropical Cyclone Statement |
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| Issued By |
NWS Key West FL |
| Issuing Time |
Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:25:00 PDT |
| Broadcast Time |
Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:25:00 PDT |
| Valid Until |
Mon, 23 Sep 2024 22:30:00 PDT |
| Brief Description |
Tropical Cyclone Statement |
| Detailed Description |
HLSKEY This product covers the Florida Keys **Tropical Storm Watch in Effect for the Florida Keys** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Monroe Lower Keys * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Monroe Lower Keys * STORM INFORMATION: - About 450 miles south of Key West FL - 18.1N 82.2W - Storm Intensity 35 mph - Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 7 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ As of 500 PM EDT, Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine was centered about 450 miles south southwest of Key West. The system is moving toward the north-northwest near 7 mph. A northwestward motion is expected on Tuesday and Tuesday night, followed by a faster northward to north- northeastward motion on Wednesday and Thursday. Strengthening is expected during the next few days, and Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is forecast to become a hurricane on Wednesday and continue strengthening on Thursday as it moves across the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Frequent thundery squalls with wind gusts 55 to 65 mph, combined with the possibility of tropical storm force winds over especially the Lower portions of the Florida Keys. These winds may arrive as early as the predawn hours Wednesday, but most likely during late afternoon or evening Wednesday. A Coastal Flood Statement remains in effect through Tuesday morning, with saltwater flooding of low lying areas expected, especially during the higher high tide. A Coastal Flood Watch may be required starting Tuesday morning. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across the Florida Keys. Potential impacts include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. * SURGE: Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across the Florida Keys. Potential impacts in this area 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 roads and parking lots inundated by surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion. - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings. * FLOODING RAIN: Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across the Florida Keys. Potential impacts include: - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - 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. * TORNADOES: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across the Florida Keys. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. Refer to monroecountyem.com for the latest information. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business. When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the storm. If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large trees, a manufactured home, or on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter. If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as in a low-lying or poor drainage area, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of others. When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness activities to become unsafe. Be sure to let friends and family members know of your intentions for weathering the storm and your whereabouts. Have someone located away from the threatened area serve as your point of contact. Share vital contact information with others. Keep cell phones handy and charged. Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who are unable to make personal preparations. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially pertaining to area visitors. Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For Monroe County Emergency Management Information, see monroecountyem.com - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org - For Florida Division of Emergency Management information, see floridadisaster.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Key West FL around 12 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. |
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| Region |
Alert |
| North Carolina |
Flood Warning (4)
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| Florida |
Flood Warning
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| Arkansas |
Flood Warning (2)
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| New York |
Flood Warning
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| Florida |
Hurricane Local Statement
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| Coastal Florida,Gulf of Mexico waters,Key West - Florida,Key West to Dry Tortugas |
Hurricane Local Statement
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| Arizona |
Public Severe Weather Alert
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| California |
Public Severe Weather Alert (2)
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| Florida |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (6)
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| Maryland |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (15)
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| District of Columbia,Virginia |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (25)
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| North Carolina |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (12)
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| Missouri |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement
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| New Jersey,Pennsylvania |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (6)
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| Delaware |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (6)
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| Maine,New Hampshire |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (2)
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| Alaska |
Special Weather Statement
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| North Carolina |
Special Weather Statement (2)
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| Virginia |
Special Weather Statement
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| Kentucky |
Special Weather Statement
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| Arizona |
Air Stagnation Advisory
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| California |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement
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| Florida |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement
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| Massachusetts,Rhode Island |
Marine Weather Statement
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| Vineyard Sound,Buzzards Bay,Rhode Island Sound,Block Island Sound |
Marine Weather Statement
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| Cape Cod Bay,Nantucket Sound |
Marine Weather Statement
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| Coastal Massachusetts,Coastal Atlantic (south to NC) |
Marine Weather Statement (10)
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| Coastal North Carolina |
Marine Weather Statement (7)
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| Lake Michigan - Illinois |
Marine Weather Statement (2)
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| Lake Michigan - Indiana |
Marine Weather Statement (3)
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| Maine,New Hampshire |
Marine Weather Statement (3)
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| Delaware |
Marine Weather Statement (2)
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| New Jersey |
Marine Weather Statement (4)
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| Maryland,North Carolina |
Marine Weather Statement (3)
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| Virginia |
Marine Weather Statement (5)
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| New York |
Marine Weather Statement (3)
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| Lake Huron |
Marine Weather Statement
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| Lake Huron |
Marine Weather Statement
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| Florida |
River Statement
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| Alabama,Florida,Georgia |
River Statement
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