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This product covers EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA **Winds gusts of 80 to 100 MPH spreading across all of East Central Florida** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for Coastal Volusia County, Indian River, Martin, Northern Brevard County, Southern Brevard County, and St. Lucie - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Inland Volusia County, Northern Lake County, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Southern Lake County * STORM INFORMATION: - About 130 miles south of Orlando FL or about 100 miles southwest of Vero Beach FL - 26.7N 81.7W - Storm Intensity 105 mph - Movement North or 355 degrees at 14 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Dangerous Hurricane Irma is moving northward over western interior Florida, and will move a little closer to east central Florida than previously forecast through tonight!!! The large area of hurricane force wind gusts will produce sustained winds at or near hurricane force with gusts 80 to 100 MPH across the entire region, with gusts to around 110 MPH near the eastern eyewall, which will be moving near or across Lake County. Dangerous, life-threatening conditions are expected over the next 6 to 12 hours! Widespread extensive wind impacts will continue as damaging wind gusts to hurricane force are a significant concern for all of east central Florida. Recent peak wind gusts include 99 MPH at the Saint Lucie Power Plant, 89 MPH at the Treasure Coast International Airport in Fort Pierce, 81 MPH at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, 76 MPH at Orlando International Airport, 75 MPH at Grant/Valkaria, 69 MPH at the National Weather Service Office in Melbourne, and 63 MPH at the Sanford and New Smyrna Beach Airport. If you are in an area prone to flooding, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic rise in water levels. Rainfall totals of 6 to 12 inches have been recorded over much of the area with isolated amounts of 15 to 20 inches Across Brevard, Indian River, and Saint Lucie Counties. An additional 6 to 10 inches of rain is expected, mainly farther from Osceola and Brevard Counties northward. This will cause further rapid rises of small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches as well as extensive flooding of area roadways. The threat for tropical rain band tornadoes remains high! A Tornado Watch is in effect for all of east central Florida until midnight tonight. Residents and visitors to east central Florida are urged to remain informed this evening and overnight tonight. Travel is not recommended and persons should remain indoors if at all possible. REMAIN IN YOUR SAFE SHELTER UNTIL CONDITIONS ABATE!! DO NOT VENTURE OUTSIDE!! DOING SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FLYING DEBRIS!! POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across the area. Remain well sheltered from life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts. These impacts include: - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed. Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks. - Widespread downing and uprooting of trees with fences and roadway signs blown over, especially due to saturated ground conditions. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Large areas with power and communications outages. * FLOODING RAIN: Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across east central Florida. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood waters having additional extensive impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Extensive rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become fast moving rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable. - Driving conditions will become very dangerous as flood waters may cover escape routes in numerous places. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Numerous road and bridge closures may occur with some weakened or washed out. * TORNADOES: Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. Remain well braced against a dangerous tornado event having additional significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - The occurrence of tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few locations seeing 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. * SURGE: Prepare for locally hazardous surge having impacts from Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet. These 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, piers, and other coastal structures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Do not return to evacuated areas until it is safe. Listen for the all-clear signal from local authorities. * 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 and flashlight handy. If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge 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 ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Melbourne FL around Midnight EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
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