Hurricane Local Statements Along With A Tornado Warning

Hurricane Ike local statement
National weather service Miami fl
12:14 pm eastern daylight time tue sep 9 2008
tropical storm warning now in effect for the gulf waters,
outer bands of ike affecting mainland south Florida,
at 11 am eastern daylight time the center of hurricane ike was
located near latitude
22.6 north, longitude 83.0 west or about 250 miles south southwest of
Naples.
Ike is moving toward the west northwest near 13 mph. On this
Track, ike is forecast to continue to move over western Cuba and
Emerge into the southeastern gulf of Mexico this afternoon.
Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph with higher gusts. Ike is
A category one hurricane on the saffir-simpson scale. Some
Weakening is possible as ike moves over western Cuba during the
Next several hours. However, strengthening is forecast to occur when ike
Reaches the gulf of Mexico.
Large swells generated by ike will continue to affect portions of
The southeast united states coast during the next couple of days.
These waves could generate dangerous and life threatening rip
Currents.
Biscayne bay-coastal broward-coastal collier-coastal miami dade-
Coastal palm beach-
Coastal waters from deerfield beach to ocean reef, fl out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from jupiter inlet to deerfield beach, fl out
20 nm-far south miami dade-glades-hendry-inland broward-
Inland collier-inland miami dade-inland palm beach-
Lake okeechobee-mainland monroe-metro broward-metro miami dade-
Metro palm beach-
Waters from deerfield beach to ocean reef, fl extending from
20 nm
To the territorial waters of the bahamas-
Waters from jupiter inlet to deerfield beach, fl extending from
20 nm to 60 nm-
1214 pm eastern daylight time tue sep 9 2008
new information,
Updated storm information.
Updated wind information.
areas affected,
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in the
Following counties or marine areas:
Biscayne bay, coastal broward, coastal collier, coastal
Miami dade, coastal palm beach, coastal waters from deerfield
Beach to ocean reef, fl out 20 nm, coastal waters from jupiter
Inlet to deerfield beach, fl out 20 nm, far south miami dade,
Glades, hendry, inland broward, inland collier, inland
Miami dade, inland palm beach, lake okeechobee, mainland
Monroe, metro broward, metro miami dade, metro palm beach,
Waters from deerfield beach to ocean reef, fl extending from 20
Nm to the territorial waters of the bahamas, waters from
Jupiter inlet to deerfield beach, fl extending from 20 nm to 60
Nm.
watches/warnings,
A wind advisory remains in effect for coastal and metro broward, all of
Miami-dade, and mainland monroe through 8 pm eastern daylight time
tonight. A small
Craft advisory remains in effect for all the atlantic waters,
Biscayne bay and lake okeechobee.
precautionary/preparedness actions,
High profile vehicles, Including semis and trucks, Will be
Difficult to control this afternoon through tonight in the gusty winds
Associated with the outer bands of hurricane ike. Truck drivers
Should reduce speed and exercise increased caution this afternoon.
storm surge and storm tide,
High tide at virginia key early this morning was about a foot above
Normal levels due to the onshore wind flow. A storm tide of
Generally 2 to 3 feet above mean sea level is possible with ike
Especially at the times of normal high tide. Along the southeast
Florida coast, This in combination with the strong onshore flow
And resulting wave action will continue to result in a high risk
Of dangerous rip currents and possible beach erosion. Some minor
Coastal flooding is also possible at the times of normal high
Tide. Todays high tides along the atlantic coast will be from 4 to
5 pm eastern daylight time .
As winds veer from east to southeast this afternoon and tonight, a
Storm tide of 1 to 2 feet above mean sea level is still possible
Along the northern coast of florida bay, Especially cape sable
And flamingo. High tide along the southwest gulf coast will be
Around 11 pm tonight.
winds,
The strongest winds across mainland south florida have been
Observed across miami-dade and mainland monroe counties during
This morning and early afternoon, the closest counties to the
Center of ike. At flamingo sustained winds of 52 mph gusting to 63 mph
Were recorded at 846 am eastern daylight time as a rain band moved
over the area. Sustained
Winds were 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 44 mph at several inland
Locations. Winds along the metro atlantic coast beaches will be
Easterly at 25 to 35 mph gusting as high as 50 mph especially in
Squalls associated with the spiral bands as they move rapidly
Onshore today. Across the rest of mainland south florida, east to
Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts as high as 40
Mph will be common today, veering to southeast tonight and
Diminishing wednesday.
inland flooding,
1 to 2 inches of rain will be possible across mainland south
Florida through wednesday with locally higher amounts possible
Especially if a rainband continually moves across the same area
For several hours. No widespread flooding is likely at this time.
tornadoes,
Mainland south florida will be in a favored location for quick
Striking tornadoes and waterspouts associated with the outer
Rainbands of ike. The greatest potential for tornadoes will be
South of a naples to miami line.
, local marine impacts,
Over the atlantic waters and biscayne bay, east to southeast winds
Of 25 to 30 knots with frequent gusts to 40 knots will continue
This afternoon. Winds will slowly veer to the southeast 25 to 30
Knots tonight through early wednesday before subsiding. The highest
Winds will occur over the waters off the miami-dade coast. Seas
Over the atlantic this afternoon will reach up to 9 feet over the
Northern atlantic waters off palm beach county and up to 16 feet
Over the southern atlantic waters, highest over the miami-dade
Coastal waters. Seas will slowly subside tonight to 8 to 10 feet, then
To 6 to 8 feet by wednesday.
Over lake okeechobee, Winds of around 20 knots with gusts to 30
Knots are likely through wednesday.
Small craft should remain in safe port through wednesday.
next update,
This statement will be updated around 6 pm eastern daylight time .
Special weather statement
National weather service key west fl
1:09 pm eastern daylight time tue sep 9 2008
Monroe lower keys-monroe middle keys-monroe upper keys-
109 pm eastern daylight time tue sep 9 2008
outer bands of ike streaming across the middle and upper keys,
At 1:00 pm, the center of hurricane ike was located about 165 miles
Southwest of key west. Doppler radar indicated broken outer bands of
Ike affecting the middle and upper keys. Through 2:00 pm, island
Locations from about long key to ocean reef, can expect wind gusts
Of 50 to 60 mph and heavy downpours within these squalls.
Island locations in the lower and middle keys, being closer to the
Center of ike, will also experience gusts of 50 to 60 mph, despite
A lack of shower activity.
During the past hour, wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph have been reported
At most of the weather stations along the length of the keys.
In addition, conditions are somewhat favorable for tornado
Development within cells along the rainbands. Warnings may be
Required with very short notice.
Stay tuned for further statements and possible warnings from the
National weather service in key west.
Hurricane ike local statement
National weather service key west fl
1118 am eastern daylight time tue sep 9 2008
tropical storm warning remains in effect for all the florida
Keys,
ike makes landfall in western cuba,
at 11 am eastern daylight time , the center of hurricane ike was located
near
Latitude 22.6 north, longitude 83.0 west, or about 155 miles south
Southwest of key west.
Ike is moving toward the west northwest near 13 mph, and this
Motion is expected to continue this afternoon. On this track, ike
Is expected to emerge into the southeast gulf of mexico late this
Afternoon or this evening.
Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph, with higher gusts. Ike is
A category one hurricane on the saffir-simpson scale. Some
Strengthening is possible before ike moves over western cuba today.
Additional strengthening is forecast to occur when ike reaches the
Gulf of mexico.
Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles from the
Center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 195
Miles. Recently coop stations at long key and ramrod key in the
Keys observed wind gusts of 50 mph.
The minimum central pressure reported by an air force plane was 965
Mb, or 28.50 inches.
Monroe upper keys-monroe middle keys-monroe lower keys-
1118 am eastern daylight time tue sep 9 2008
tropical storm warning remains in effect,
new information,
Updated hurricane ike information for the 11 am advisory.
Updated preparedness section to include closed roads and airport
Information.
Updated winds section to include several gusts already experienced.
areas affected,
This statement details specific preparedness and safety actions
To be taken in the florida keys of monroe county concerning the
Effects of hurricane ike.
watches/warnings,
A tropical storm warning is in effect for all the florida keys and
The surrounding waters.
precautionary/preparedness actions,
Due to frequent tropical storm force wind gusts of 35 to 45
Mph, with occasional gusts of 60 mph with the stronger outer
Rain bands, motorists should stay off the roadways.
Residents who evacuated should not return until after the
Possibility of tropical storm winds has ended, which should be
By wednesday morning. Visitors should be able to return to the
Florida keys by this weekend, and possibly a day or so sooner.
The following streets should be considered closed to traffic, south
Roosevelt, atlantic boulevard and the southern ends of
Duval, simonton and whitehead streets. Mariners hospital is open
For emergencies only, while all other hospitals are closed. Dry
Tortugas national park, along with all county and state parks are
Closed. Monroe county schools will be closed wednesday. Given no
Significant impacts to the airports, commercial air service should
Resume wednesday afternoon or thursday morning. Otherwise, the
Decision on opening all county, state and federal offices will be
Made later today. All residents remaining in the florida keys should
Stay indoors during periods of tropical storm force winds.
storm surge and storm tide,
Storm tides of 2 to 3 feet above sea level are expected through today
And this evening, with the highest levels near 3 feet occurring in
Key west and vicinity. Local storm tides of up to 4 feet above sea
Level will be possible in key west and vicinity near the time of high
Tide late this afternoon and early this evening. The highest storm
Tides are expected to come from the atlantic side. Flooding has been
Reported early this morning at several low lying areas in key west,
Including portions of south roosevelt, atlantic blvd and several
Streets near southernmost point. The following are the expected times
Of astronomical high tides throughout the keys,
In key west at white street pier,
7:07 pm tonight, 5:39 am wednesday
In marathon at vaca cut,
6:49 pm tonight, 5:21 am wednesday
In islamorada at whale harbor channel,
5:13 pm today, 5:18 am wednesday
winds,
Frequent tropical storm force wind gusts of near 40 mph will occur
Across the florida keys this afternoon, with occasional gusts of 50
To 60 mph can be expected. The wind direction will be from the east
To southeast this afternoon.
rainfall impacts,
An additional 1 to possibly 2 inches of rainfall could fall across
The keys this afternoon. The areas receiving the heavier rainfall
Amounts will experience significant ponding of fresh water on
Roadways and in low lying areas.
tornadoes,
There is a possibility for isolated tornadoes throughout the florida
Keys, this afternoon and tonight, as hurricane ike passes south
And southwest of the area.
marine impacts,
All boaters should remain in port, with a tropical storm warning in
Effect for all keys waters. East to southeast winds of 35 to 45
Knots with gusts up to 60 knots in squalls will continue
This afternoon, then gradually decrease tonight. Seas will be 10
To 15 feet beyond the reef, except 15 to 20 feet over the offshore
Waters south of the lower keys and the dry tortugas.
next update,
The next local statement concerning the impacts of hurricane ike to
The florida keys will be issued by 3 pm, or sooner if new
Information becomes available.
Tornado warning
Bulletin - eas activation requested
Tornado warning
National weather service miami fl
1:33 pm eastern daylight time tue sep 9 2008
The national weather service in miami has issued a
tornado warning for,
West central mainland monroe county in south florida.
until 200 pm eastern daylight time
at 1:30 pm eastern daylight time , national weather service doppler
radar indicated a
Severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near wilderness
Waterway south, moving northwest at 4o to 45 mph.
This storm is also capable of producing damaging winds in excess of
60 mph.
the tornado will be near,
Rural western mainland monroe county
And surrounding communities.
When a tornado warning is issued based on doppler radar, it means
That strong rotation has been detected in the storm. A tornado may
Already be on the ground, or could possibly develop anytime. If you
Are in the path of this dangerous storm, move indoors and to the
Lowest level of the building. Stay away from windows. If driving, do
Not seek shelter under a highway overpass.
Report severe weather or damage to the nearest law enforcement agency
Or your county emergency management. They will relay your report to
The national weather service forecast office in miami.