Local Statement for Key West, FL

By | August 2, 2024

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Four Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 1
National Weather Service Key West FL  AL042024
1111 AM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024

FLZ078-022145-
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Monroe Lower Keys-
1111 AM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible 
somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Key West
    - Sugarloaf Key
    - Big Pine Key

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 35 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph
        - PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical 
          storm force. Conditions may still be gusty.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to guard against 
          tropical winds at this time.
        - ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from wind.

* STORM SURGE
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet 
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - Window of concern: through Sunday afternoon

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm 
      surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
        - PLAN: Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot 
          above ground.
        - PREPARE: Complete preparations for storm surge flooding, 
          especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions 
          become unsafe.
        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for 
          your area.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
        - 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.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 3-6 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for 
      moderate flooding rain
        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for 
          moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues 
          are possible.
        - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area 
          vulnerable to flooding.
        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take 
          action may result in serious injury or loss of life. 

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
        - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations 
          and rescues.
        - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken 
          foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas 
          of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and 
          poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on 
          moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. 
          Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge 
          closures.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms 
          with gusty winds may still occur.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect 
          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest 
          tornado situation.
        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* 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/

$$

FLZ077-022145-
/O.NEW.KKEY.TR.A.1004.240802T1511Z-000000T0000Z/
Monroe Middle Keys-
1111 AM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible 
somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Marathon
    - Key Colony Beach
    - Layton

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph
        - PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical 
          storm force. Conditions may still be gusty.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to guard against 
          tropical winds at this time.
        - ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from wind.

* STORM SURGE
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet 
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - Window of concern: through Sunday afternoon

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm 
      surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
        - PLAN: Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot 
          above ground.
        - PREPARE: Complete preparations for storm surge flooding, 
          especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions 
          become unsafe.
        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for 
          your area.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
        - 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.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 2-4 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for 
      localized flooding rain
        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for 
          localized flooding from heavy rain.
        - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area 
          vulnerable to flooding.
        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
        - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
        - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in 
          usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding 
          of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor 
          drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds 
          become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and 
          bridge closures. 

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms 
          with gusty winds may still occur.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect 
          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest 
          tornado situation.
        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* 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/

$$

FLZ076-022145-
/O.NEW.KKEY.TR.A.1004.240802T1511Z-000000T0000Z/
Monroe Upper Keys-
1111 AM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible 
somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Islamorada
    - Key Largo
    - Ocean Reef

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 40 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph
        - PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical 
          storm force. Conditions may still be gusty.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to guard against 
          tropical winds at this time.
        - ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from wind.

* STORM SURGE
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet 
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - Window of concern: through Sunday afternoon

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm 
      surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
        - PLAN: Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot 
          above ground.
        - PREPARE: Complete preparations for storm surge flooding, 
          especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions 
          become unsafe.
        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for 
          your area.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
        - 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.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 2-4 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for 
      localized flooding rain
        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for 
          localized flooding from heavy rain.
        - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area 
          vulnerable to flooding.
        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
        - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
        - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in 
          usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding 
          of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor 
          drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds 
          become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and 
          bridge closures. 

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms 
          with gusty winds may still occur.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect 
          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest 
          tornado situation.
        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* 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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