This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida
**IAN NOW A TROPICAL STORM**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Storm Surge Warning has been cancelled for Coastal
Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Coastal Sarasota, and Inland Lee
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Charlotte,
Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal
Lee, Coastal Levy, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Pasco, Coastal
Sarasota, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Inland Charlotte, Inland
Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Lee,
Inland Levy, Inland Manatee, Inland Pasco, Inland Sarasota,
Pinellas, Polk, and Sumter
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 150 miles east-southeast of Cedar Key FL
- 28.5N 80.7W
- Storm Intensity 65 mph
- Movement Northeast or 35 degrees at 8 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Ian has moved off the east coast of Florida and will
continue moving northeast away from the area. Tropical Storm force wind
gusts still possible through the afternoon. The threat of Storm Surge
has decreased, but still minimal surge possible over southwest Florida.
Conditions will continue to improve, but still ongoing and residents
should remain in shelter until safer conditions return.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
west central and southwest Florida. Remain well sheltered from
dangerous wind having possible significant impacts. If realized, these
impacts include:
- Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
objects become dangerous projectiles.
- Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
fences and roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access
routes impassable.
- Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
in areas with above ground lines.
* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
southwest Florida. Remain well away from locally hazardous surge having
possible limited impacts. 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 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all clear
to return.
* 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.
Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.
If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch
or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic
rise in water levels.
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
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL around 12 PM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.