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Flood Watch issued September 24 at 2:51AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida, includingthe following areas, in southwest Florida, Coastal Charlotte,Coastal Lee, Inland Charlotte and Inland Lee. In west centralFlorida, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Hillsborough,Coastal Levy, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Pasco, Coastal Sarasota,DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, InlandHillsborough, Inland Levy, Inland Manatee, Inland Pasco, InlandSarasota, Pinellas, Polk and Sumter.* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday morning.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Heavy rains from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine are forecastto begin late Wednesday and continue through at leastThursday night, with widespread rain totals of 3 to 6 inchesand localized totals of up to around 10 inches.- https://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.

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Hurricane Watch issued September 24 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FLA Hurricane Watch means hurricane-force winds are possible somewherewithin this area within the next 48 hoursA Storm Surge Watch means life-threatening inundation, from risingwater moving inland from the coastline, is possible somewhere withinthis area within the next 48 hours* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Tampa- Apollo Beach- Westchase* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 65 mph- Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday morninguntil early Friday morning- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58to 73 mph- PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropicalstorm force.- PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now beunderway. Prepare for significant wind damage.- ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the windbecomes hazardous.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant- Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along withdamage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A fewbuildings experiencing window, door, and garage doorfailures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored.Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles.- Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greaternumbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Severalfences and roadway signs blown over.- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more withinurban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways,and access routes impassable.- Scattered power and communications outages, but moreprevalent in areas with above ground lines.* STORM SURGE- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 5-8 feetabove ground somewhere within surge prone areas- Window of concern: Begins early Thursday morning- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for stormsurge flooding greater than 6 feet above ground- PLAN: Plan for life-threatening storm surge flooding ofgreater than 6 feet above ground.- PREPARE: Evacuation preparations should be underway.Assemble disaster supplies and know your evacuation route.- ACT: Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area.Failure to heed evacuation orders may result in the loss ofyour life.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive- Large areas of deep inundation with storm surge floodingaccentuated by battering waves. Structural damage tobuildings, with several washing away. Damage compounded byfloating debris. Locations may be uninhabitable for anextended period.- Large sections of near-shore escape routes and secondaryroads washed out or severely flooded. Flood control systemsand barriers may become stressed.- Severe beach erosion with significant dune loss.- Major damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Manysmall craft broken away from moorings, especially inunprotected anchorages with some lifted onshore andstranded.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 3-6 inches, with locallyhigher amounts- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential formoderate flooding rain- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential formoderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescuesare possible.- PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an areavulnerable to flooding.- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to takeaction may result in serious injury or loss of life.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant- Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuationsand rescues.- Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen withswifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams,creeks, canals, and ditches overflow.- Flood waters can enter some structures or weakenfoundations. Several places may experience expanded areasof rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, andpoor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take onmoving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridgeclosures.* 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- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for afew tornadoes.- PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable totornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter beforehazardous weather arrives.- ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelterquickly.- 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,chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations oroverturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blownoff roads, and boats pulled from moorings.* FOR MORE INFORMATION:- https://www.weather.gov/tbw

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Storm Surge Watch issued September 24 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FLA Hurricane Watch means hurricane-force winds are possible somewherewithin this area within the next 48 hoursA Storm Surge Watch means life-threatening inundation, from risingwater moving inland from the coastline, is possible somewhere withinthis area within the next 48 hours* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Tampa- Apollo Beach- Westchase* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 65 mph- Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday morninguntil early Friday morning- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58to 73 mph- PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropicalstorm force.- PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now beunderway. Prepare for significant wind damage.- ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the windbecomes hazardous.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant- Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along withdamage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A fewbuildings experiencing window, door, and garage doorfailures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored.Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles.- Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greaternumbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Severalfences and roadway signs blown over.- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more withinurban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways,and access routes impassable.- Scattered power and communications outages, but moreprevalent in areas with above ground lines.* STORM SURGE- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 5-8 feetabove ground somewhere within surge prone areas- Window of concern: Begins early Thursday morning- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for stormsurge flooding greater than 6 feet above ground- PLAN: Plan for life-threatening storm surge flooding ofgreater than 6 feet above ground.- PREPARE: Evacuation preparations should be underway.Assemble disaster supplies and know your evacuation route.- ACT: Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area.Failure to heed evacuation orders may result in the loss ofyour life.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive- Large areas of deep inundation with storm surge floodingaccentuated by battering waves. Structural damage tobuildings, with several washing away. Damage compounded byfloating debris. Locations may be uninhabitable for anextended period.- Large sections of near-shore escape routes and secondaryroads washed out or severely flooded. Flood control systemsand barriers may become stressed.- Severe beach erosion with significant dune loss.- Major damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Manysmall craft broken away from moorings, especially inunprotected anchorages with some lifted onshore andstranded.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 3-6 inches, with locallyhigher amounts- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential formoderate flooding rain- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential formoderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescuesare possible.- PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an areavulnerable to flooding.- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to takeaction may result in serious injury or loss of life.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant- Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuationsand rescues.- Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen withswifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams,creeks, canals, and ditches overflow.- Flood waters can enter some structures or weakenfoundations. Several places may experience expanded areasof rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, andpoor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take onmoving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridgeclosures.* 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- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for afew tornadoes.- PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable totornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter beforehazardous weather arrives.- ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelterquickly.- 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,chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations oroverturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blownoff roads, and boats pulled from moorings.* FOR MORE INFORMATION:- https://www.weather.gov/tbw

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