Local Statement for Tampa Bay Area, FL

Fri, Sep 8th 2017, 07:08 PM

 

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Hurricane Irma Local Statement Advisory Number 39
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL  AL112017
708 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2017
This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida
..HURRICANE AND STORM SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS EXTENDED 
NORTHWARD ALONG THE FLORIDA PENINSULA...
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Hurricane Watch has been issued for Coastal Citrus, Coastal 
      Hernando, Coastal Levy, Coastal Pasco, Inland Citrus, Inland 
      Hernando, Inland Levy, Inland Pasco, and Sumter
    - A Storm Surge Watch has been issued for Coastal Hillsborough 
      and Pinellas
    - The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning 
      and a Storm Surge Watch have been issued for Coastal Manatee
    - The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning 
      for Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Coastal Sarasota, DeSoto, 
      Hardee, Highlands, Inland Charlotte, Inland Lee, Inland 
      Manatee, and Inland Sarasota
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Coastal Citrus, Coastal 
      Hernando, Coastal Levy, Coastal Pasco, Inland Citrus, Inland 
      Hernando, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Levy, Inland Pasco, Polk, 
      and Sumter
    - A Hurricane Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect for 
      Coastal Manatee
    - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, 
      Inland Charlotte, Inland Manatee, and Inland Sarasota
    - A Storm Surge Watch and Hurricane Watch are in effect for 
      Coastal Hillsborough and Pinellas
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for 
      Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Coastal Sarasota, and Inland Lee
* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 540 miles southeast of Mouth of Tampa Bay FL or about 460 
      miles southeast of Fort Myers FL
    - 22.1N 76.5W
    - Storm Intensity 155 mph
    - Movement West or 280 degrees at 12 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Irma is moving toward the west near 12 mph as of this afternoon 
although a turn toward the northwest is expected by late Saturday. 
On the forecast track, the eye of Irma should move near the north 
coast of Cuba and the central Bahamas today and Saturday, and be near 
the Florida Keys and the southern Florida Peninsula Sunday morning. The 
hurricane is currently forecast to move up the center of the Florida 
peninsula Sunday afternoon and into Monday morning. 
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible devastating 
impacts across West Central and Southwest Florida. Potential impacts 
include:
    - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete roof 
      and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Damage 
      greatly accentuated by large airborne projectiles. Locations 
      may be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
    - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and 
      roadway signs blown over.
    - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban 
      or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways, and access 
      routes impassable.
    - Widespread power and communications outages.
* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible devastating 
impacts across all of southwest Florida. This includes Sarasota, Charlotte 
and Lee Counties. 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.
Also, protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant 
to extensive impacts across Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. 
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible 
extensive impacts across west central and southwest Florida. Potential 
impacts include:
    - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in 
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may 
      become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may 
      become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple 
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed 
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. 
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with 
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. 
      Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant 
impacts across West Central and Southwest Florida. Potential impacts 
include:
    - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution 
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - 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
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* EVACUATIONS:
For those under evacuation orders, leave as soon as practical with a 
destination in mind. Gas up your vehicle well ahead of time. Be sure 
that you take all essential materials from your emergency supplies kit.
Let others know where you are going and when you intend to arrive.
If evacuating the area, stick to prescribed evacuation routes. Look 
for additional traffic information on roadway smart signs and listen to
select radio channels for further travel instructions. Drivers should 
not use cell phones while operating vehicles.
For those not under evacuation orders, understand that there are 
inherent risks to evacuation (such as traffic congestion, accidents, 
and driving in bad weather), so evacuate only if necessary. Help keep 
roadways open for those that are under evacuation orders.
If you are exceptionally vulnerable to wind or water hazards from 
tropical systems, consider voluntary evacuation, especially if being 
officially recommended. Relocate to a predetermined shelter or safe 
destination.
If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a nearby shelter, 
leave early before weather conditions become hazardous.
Pinellas County: http://www.pinellascounty.org
Hillsborough County: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org
Polk County: http://www.polk-county.net
Manatee County: http://www.mymanatee.org 
Hardee County: http://www.hardeecounty.net
Desoto County: http://www.desotobocc.com
Sarasota County: http://www.scgov.net
Highlands County: http://www.hcbcc.net
Charlotte County: http://www.charlottecountyfl.gov 
Lee County: http://www.leegov.com
When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the 
exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties 
which must be taken into account.
If you live in a place that is particularly vulnerable to high wind, 
such as a mobile home, an upper floor of a high rise building, or on 
a boat, plan to move to safe shelter. Take enough supplies for you 
and your family for several days.
If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as 
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low lying or poor 
drainage area, or near an already swollen river, plan to move to safe 
shelter on higher ground
* 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 AM, or sooner if conditions 
warrant.
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MCKAUGHAN 

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Hurricane Irma Local Statement Advisory Number 39National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL  AL112017708 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2017

This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida

..HURRICANE AND STORM SURGE WATCHES AND WARNINGS EXTENDED NORTHWARD ALONG THE FLORIDA PENINSULA...

NEW INFORMATION

---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:    - A Hurricane Watch has been issued for Coastal Citrus, Coastal       Hernando, Coastal Levy, Coastal Pasco, Inland Citrus, Inland       Hernando, Inland Levy, Inland Pasco, and Sumter    - A Storm Surge Watch has been issued for Coastal Hillsborough       and Pinellas    - The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning       and a Storm Surge Watch have been issued for Coastal Manatee    - The Hurricane Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning       for Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Coastal Sarasota, DeSoto,       Hardee, Highlands, Inland Charlotte, Inland Lee, Inland       Manatee, and Inland Sarasota

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:    - A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Coastal Citrus, Coastal       Hernando, Coastal Levy, Coastal Pasco, Inland Citrus, Inland       Hernando, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Levy, Inland Pasco, Polk,       and Sumter    - A Hurricane Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect for       Coastal Manatee    - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands,       Inland Charlotte, Inland Manatee, and Inland Sarasota    - A Storm Surge Watch and Hurricane Watch are in effect for       Coastal Hillsborough and Pinellas    - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for       Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Coastal Sarasota, and Inland Lee

* STORM INFORMATION:    - About 540 miles southeast of Mouth of Tampa Bay FL or about 460       miles southeast of Fort Myers FL    - 22.1N 76.5W    - Storm Intensity 155 mph    - Movement West or 280 degrees at 12 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW

------------------

Irma is moving toward the west near 12 mph as of this afternoon although a turn toward the northwest is expected by late Saturday. On the forecast track, the eye of Irma should move near the north coast of Cuba and the central Bahamas today and Saturday, and be near the Florida Keys and the southern Florida Peninsula Sunday morning. The hurricane is currently forecast to move up the center of the Florida peninsula Sunday afternoon and into Monday morning. 

POTENTIAL IMPACTS

-----------------

* WIND:Protect against life-threatening wind having possible devastating impacts across West Central and Southwest Florida. Potential impacts include:    - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete roof       and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Damage       greatly accentuated by large airborne projectiles. Locations       may be uninhabitable for weeks or months.    - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and       roadway signs blown over.    - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban       or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways, and access       routes impassable.    - Widespread power and communications outages.

* SURGE:Protect against life-threatening surge having possible devastating impacts across all of southwest Florida. This includes Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee Counties. 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.
Also, protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant to extensive impacts across Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. 

* FLOODING RAIN:Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible extensive impacts across west central and southwest Florida. Potential impacts include:    - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in       multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may       become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may       become stressed.    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple       communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed       away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.       Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with       underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.       Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

* TORNADOES:Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts across West Central and Southwest Florida. Potential impacts include:    - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution       of emergency plans during tropical events.    - 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:For those under evacuation orders, leave as soon as practical with a destination in mind. Gas up your vehicle well ahead of time. Be sure that you take all essential materials from your emergency supplies kit.Let others know where you are going and when you intend to arrive.

If evacuating the area, stick to prescribed evacuation routes. Look for additional traffic information on roadway smart signs and listen toselect radio channels for further travel instructions. Drivers should not use cell phones while operating vehicles.
For those not under evacuation orders, understand that there are inherent risks to evacuation (such as traffic congestion, accidents, and driving in bad weather), so evacuate only if necessary. Help keep roadways open for those that are under evacuation orders.

If you are exceptionally vulnerable to wind or water hazards from tropical systems, consider voluntary evacuation, especially if being officially recommended. Relocate to a predetermined shelter or safe destination.

If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a nearby shelter, leave early before weather conditions become hazardous.
Pinellas County: http://www.pinellascounty.orgHillsborough County: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.orgPolk County:

http://www.polk-county.netManatee County: http://www.mymanatee.org Hardee County: http://www.hardeecounty.netDesoto County: http://www.desotobocc.comSarasota County: http://www.scgov.netHighlands County: http://www.hcbcc.netCharlotte County: http://www.charlottecountyfl.gov Lee County: http://www.leegov.com

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties which must be taken into account.

If you live in a place that is particularly vulnerable to high wind, such as a mobile home, an upper floor of a high rise building, or on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter. Take enough supplies for you and your family for several days.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low lying or poor drainage area, or near an already swollen river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground

* 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 Tampa Bay Ruskin FL around 12 AM, or sooner if conditions warrant.

MCKAUGHAN 

 

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