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My Location: Dubuque, IA
Current Time: 02:43:21 PM CDT
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| Type | Tropical Cyclone Statement |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement |
| Issued By | NWS Miami FL | |
| Issuing Time | Sat, 03 Aug 2024 08:11:00 PDT | |
| Broadcast Time | Sat, 03 Aug 2024 08:11:00 PDT | |
| Valid Until | Sat, 03 Aug 2024 16:15:00 PDT | |
| Brief Description | Tropical Cyclone Statement | |
| Detailed Description | HLSMFL This product covers South Florida **Tropical Depression Four to Emerge in the Southeastern Gulf Shortly** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Collier County and Mainland Monroe * STORM INFORMATION: - About 230 miles south-southwest of Miami FL or about 230 miles south of Naples FL - 22.8N 82.0W - Storm Intensity 35 mph - Movement West-northwest or 300 degrees at 15 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Depression Four is currently near western Cuba this morning. As Four moves north-northwestward across the straits of Florida into the Gulf of Mexico, tropical storm development is forecast to occur off the Gulf coast of Florida. The following are the primary hazards of concern with Four: * Rainfall - The majority of the rainfall associated with the system is forecast to fall today through Sunday. Rainfall will range between 2 to 4 inches across most of the area, with locally higher amounts in excess of 6 inches possible, with the highest amounts focused over Southwest Florida. A Flood Watch is in effect for southern Florida. * Wind - The highest probabilities for sustained tropical storm force winds will be along the Gulf coast of Southwest Florida including Collier and mainland Monroe Counties and adjacent Gulf waters. All of South Florida could see strong winds gusts with squalls through Sunday. * Coastal Flooding/Surge - Higher than usual tides due to the combination of surge from Four and the upcoming new moon could lead to coastal flooding of 1 to 3 feet along coastal Collier and mainland Monroe Counties from Saturday evening through Sunday. Other vulnerable coastal areas of southern Florida could also experience minor coastal flooding, especially around the times of high tide. * Tornado - A tornado or two is possible Saturday evening through Sunday morning, mainly in Southwest Florida. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across Southwest Florida. Remain well guarded against dangerous flood waters having possible significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues. - Ditches and canals may quickly become swollen with swift currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in usually vulnerable spots. - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures. Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across Southeast Florida. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood waters having possible limited impacts. * SURGE: Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across the Gulf coast. 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 near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents. - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings. Elsewhere across South Florida, little to no impact is anticipated. * WIND: Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across Coastal Southwest Florida. Potential impacts in this area 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. Elsewhere across South Florida, little to no impact is anticipated. * TORNADOES: Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across Southwest Florida. Potential 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 ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: 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 a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body. * 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 ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Miami FL around 5 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. |
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