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Tornado Watch issued September 26 at 6:49AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FLTHE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 683 INEFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREASIN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIESIN SOUTHERN FLORIDAMAINLAND MONROEIN SOUTHEAST FLORIDABROWARD MIAMI-DADE PALM BEACHIN SOUTHWEST FLORIDAGLADES HENDRYIN SOUTHWEST FLORIDACOLLIERTHIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BOCA RATON, BONITA SHORES,BOYNTON BEACH, BRIGHTON SEMINOLE, BUCKHEAD RIDGE, BUNKER HILL,CLEWISTON, CORAL SPRINGS, DELRAY BEACH, EAST NAPLES, FELDA,FORT LAUDERDALE, GOLDEN GATE, HENDRY CORRECTIONAL, HIALEAH,HOLLYWOOD, JUPITER, KEY WEST, LAKEPORT, LION COUNTRY SAFARI PARK,MARATHON, MIAMI, MOORE HAVEN, MUSE, NAPLES, NORTH BLOCKS GOLDE,NORTHWEST CAPE SABLE, ORANGE TREE, ORTONA, PALMDALE,PEMBROKE PINES, POMPANO BEACH, ROCK HARBOR, ROUTE 1/CARD SOUND,SAWGRASS MILLS MAL, SUNRISE, WELLINGTON, AND WEST PALM BEACH.

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Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 11:05AM EDT until September 27 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL* WHAT...The persistent tropical storm force winds will exacerbatecoastal flooding across the Florida Keys today. These winds,combined with persistent positive anomalies and high tide, willresult in storm surge flooding of 1 to 3 feet above groundlevel, or mean higher high water. For reference, the recent KingTides reached 1.5 feet above mean higher high water. Inundationpeaked for Atlantic facing shorelines earlier this morning, andmay persist through the afternoon low tides. We have lowconfidence in a potential Gulf side surge this evening, asHurricane Helene pulls away from the Keys.* WHERE...The Florida Keys.* WHEN...Through this evening.* IMPACTS...Storm surge flooding will cause numerous roads to beclosed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, andsome critical infrastructure will be inundated. Flooding mayextend over streets and low elevation properties a few blocksfrom the shoreline. Some shoreline erosion will occur.Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Iftravel is required, do not drive around barricades or throughwater of unknown depth.

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Tropical Storm Warning issued September 26 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Key West FL* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Key West- Sugarloaf Key- Big Pine Key* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 50 mph- Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until early thisevening- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39to 57 mph- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical stormforce.- PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect property should nowbe complete. The area remains subject to limited winddamage.- ACT: Now is the time to shelter from hazardous wind.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding- Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.* STORM SURGE- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feetabove ground somewhere within surge prone areas- Window of concern: Through this evening- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for stormsurge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1foot above ground.- PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expectflooding of low-lying roads and property.- ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue tofollow the instructions of local officials.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding- Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 1 to 2 inches, with locallyhigher amounts- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential forlocalized flooding rain- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady fromthe previous assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential forlocalized flooding from heavy rain.- PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an areavulnerable to flooding.- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited- Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially inusually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid pondingof water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poordrainage areas. Several storm drains and retention pondsbecome near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road andbridge closures.* TORNADO- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a fewtornadoes- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should continue to include possibletornadoes.- PREPARE: Stay within your shelter keeping informed of thelatest tornado situation.- ACT: Move quickly to the safest place within your shelterif a tornado warning is issued.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder theexecution of emergency plans during tropical events.- A few places may experience tornado damage, along withpower and communications disruptions.- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, mobilehomes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree topsand branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over,moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled frommoorings.* FOR MORE INFORMATION:- Family emergency plans: Federal Emergency Management Agency- http://ready.gov/- Local weather conditions and forecasts: NOAA/Florida Keys National Weather Service- http://www.weather.gov/key/

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