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My Location: Las Vegas, NV
Current Time: 09:38:52 PM PST
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| Type | Tropical Cyclone Statement |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement |
| Issued By | NWS Key West FL | |
| Issuing Time | Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:37:00 PST | |
| Broadcast Time | Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:37:00 PST | |
| Valid Until | Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:45:00 PST | |
| Brief Description | Tropical Cyclone Statement | |
| Detailed Description | HLSKEY This product covers the Florida Keys **TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS SPREADING NORTH THROUGH STRAITS OF FLORIDA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Monroe Lower Keys and Monroe Middle Keys * STORM INFORMATION: - About 150 miles south-southwest of Key West FL - 22.6N 82.7W - Storm Intensity 115 mph - Movement Northwest or 320 degrees at 13 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ At 400 PM EST, the center of Hurricane Rafael was located over the southern coast of Cuba, about 45 miles south-southwest of Havana. Rafael will continue northwest across Cuba this evening and emerge into the southeastern Gulf northwest of Havana in the next several hours. A turn to the west- northwest is expected later tonight and Thursday over the extreme southeastern Gulf of Mexico. There is high confidence in the forecast track, although there remains some uncertainty in the exact structure and size of the storm due to interactions with land. Tropical storm force winds will most likely arrive this evening including sustained winds 30 to 35 mph and occasional gusts 40 to 45 mph, especially for areas west of the Channel 5 Bridge. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today and tonight, including the potential for a few tornadoes. The most potent thundery squalls will be capable of localized wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Saltwater flooding for oceanside portions of the Florida Keys could reach up to 2 feet above mean higher high water tonight, or about a foot higher than recent high tides. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event will begin to unfold across the Lower and Middle Keys in the next several hours. If realized, these impacts include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many medium and 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. - Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. Elsewhere across the Florida Keys, little to no impact is anticipated. * SURGE: Potential impacts from the main surge event will unfold during the early morning high tides. If realized, these impacts 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. * TORNADOES: Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across the Lower Keys. If realized, these impacts include: - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Refer to monroecountyem.com for the latest information. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. 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 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 Monroe County Emergency Management Information, see monroecountyem.com NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Key West FL around 11 PM EST, or sooner if conditions warrant. |
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