Hurricane ike local statement
National weather service key west fl
1115 am eastern daylight time wed sep 10 2008
, tropical storm warning remains in effect from west of key west to
The dry tortugas,
.at 1100 am eastern daylight time , the center of hurricane ike was
located near
Latitude 23.9 north, longitude 85.3 west, or about 225 miles
West-southwest of key west.
Ike is generally moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph. A
West-northwestward motion is expected to continue for the next
Couple of days.
Maximum sustained winds are now near 90 mph, with higher gusts. Ike
Is a category one hurricane on the saffir-simpson scale. Additional
Strengthening is expected and ike could be a major hurricane
Tomorrow.
The latest minimum central pressure reported from a noaa hurricane
Hunter aircraft was 957 mb, or 28.26 inches.
Monroe upper keys-monroe middle keys-monroe lower keys-
Florida bay-gulf side of the lower keys out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from east cape sable to chokoloskee 20 to 60 nm out-
Ocean reef to craig key out 20 nm-
Craig key to the west end of the 7 mile bridge out 20 nm-
West end of the 7 mile bridge to key west out 20 nm-
Ocean reef to craig key 20 to 60 nm out-
Craig key to the west end of the 7 mile bridge 20 to 60 nm out-
West end of the 7 mile bridge to key west 20 to 60 nm out-
1115 am eastern daylight time wed sep 10 2008
, tropical storm warning remains in effect from west of key west to
The dry tortugas,
, new information,
Updated hurricane ike information for the 11 am advisory.
Updated precautionary/preparedness actions.
Updated winds to reflect current winds.
Updated rainfall impacts to decrease rainfall amounts.
Updated tornadoes to remove threat from land.
Updated marine impacts to reflect current winds and seas.
, 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 remains in effect from west of key west to
The dry tortugas.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Residents who evacuated can return to the florida keys now. Visitors
Can return to the florida keys thursday.
The following streets in key west should be considered closed to
Traffic, south roosevelt boulevard, atlantic boulevard, the
Southern ends of duval, simonton, whitehead, vernon and reynolds
Streets. Residents are urged not to drive on any street where there
Is standing water. All major hospitals are fully operational. Monroe
County public schools and county offices are scheduled to reopen
Thursday. The florida keys marathon airport will open for general
Aviation at noon today. Pending a damage assessment and clearance of
South roosevelt boulevard, key west international airport will open
For general aviation at noon today. Commercial service at florida
Keys airports will resume by no later than early thursday morning,
Or perhaps as early as this afternoon.
, storm surge and storm tide,
Tidal waters will subside this afternoon.
, winds,
Sustained southeast winds of 20 to 25 mph, with gusts of 30 to 35
Mph, will prevail across the keys early this afternoon. The
Strongest winds will likely occur in the lower keys. Southeast winds
Will decrease to near 20 mph late this afternoon.
, rainfall impacts,
Additional rainfall amounts of up to one inch is possible from west
Of key west to the dry tortugas this afternoon. Intermittent light
Rain is expected across the lower keys this afternoon.
, tornadoes,
Isolated waterspouts are possible from west of key west to the dry
Tortugas.
, marine impacts,
All boaters are strongly advised to remain in port this afternoon. A
Tropical storm warning remains in effect for the waters west of key
West out to the dry tortugas, while a small craft advisory is in
Effect for all other waters on the atlantic and gulf sides, and for
Florida bay. On the waters west of key west, southeast winds of 35
To 40 knots, with gusts of 55 to 60 knots, will decrease to 25 to
30 knots late this afternoon. Elsewhere, southeast winds of 20 to
25 knots, with gusts of 30 to 35 knots, will decrease to near 20
Knots late this afternoon. Seas of 10 to 14 feet beyond the reef,
Except 14 to 19 feet on the offshore waters west of key west out to
The dry tortugas, will gradually subside this afternoon and
Tonight.
, next update,
The next local statement concerning the impacts of hurricane ike to
The florida keys will be issued by 300 pm, or sooner if new
Information becomes available.
1238 pm cdt wed sep 10 2008
, evacuations initiated for portions of the southeast texas
Coastal counties,
, new information,
New evacuation information for coastal counties of southeast texas.
, areas affected,
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in the
Following counties or marine areas:
Brazoria, chambers, galveston, harris, jackson, liberty,
Matagorda.
, watches/warnings,
No additional hazards are in effect.
, precautionary/preparedness actions,
Current evacuation information:
Brazoria county:
A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for zip zone 77541. A special
Needs evacuation order is in place for the entire county. A
Voluntary evacuation is in place for the entire county. Residents
In the coastal areas and those requiring transportation from
Brazoria county to bell county must rush their preparations to
Completion.
Galveston county:
A voluntary evacuation will begin this afternoon for bolivar
Peninsula, the west end of galveston island including jamaica
Beach, san leon, bacliff, bayou vista, omega bay, tiki
Island, dickinson, kemah, and clear lake shores. Citizens may
Also consider evacuating if they live in low-lying areas subject
To flooding or in mobile homes. If you decide to evacuate, please
Remember to pack your disaster kit and important papers.
The galveston-bolivar ferry will likely cease operations at 11 pm
Thursday night.
Jackson county:
A voluntary evacuation has been initiated for the entire county.
Matagorda county:
A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for people who live and
Work south of highway 35. This mandatory evacuation includes the
Communities of palacios, ashby-buckeye, el maton, collegeport,
Matagorda, wadsworth, sargent, cedar lane, chinquapin, tres
Palacios oaks, and tidewater oaks. Blessing is also included in
The mandatory evacuation even though it is north of highway 35.
The mandatory evacuation does not include bay city or van vleck.
It is recommended you evacuate with your pets. Be sure to take a
Pet carrier, leash, vaccination records, and food for your pet.
If you evacuate to a shelter, your pets will be boarded at a
Separate facility.
If you have no means of transportation or cannot find anyone to
Help you evacuate and need assistance, you can contact
979-245-3056 or 979-244-5318.
Residents of matagorda county who need shelter can evacuate to the
Shelter hub in austin. Signs in austin will direct evacuees to
Open shelters.
Vehicles such as boats, 18 wheelers, trailers, or second cars
Can be parked at the matagorda county fairgrounds. If you park
Your property there, please be aware it is at your own risk.
The swing bridges at matagorda and sargent will be permanently
Closed at 6 pm thursday which means you will not be able to pass
Over the bridges past that time.
The evacuations in matagorda county must be completed by 6 pm
Thursday. Public services will not be available in these areas
After this time for the duration of the event. Persons with
Questions about the evacuation can call 979-244-5318.
, storm surge and storm tide,
The following tide levels are based on the current forecast track
And forecast intensity for hurricane ike. The levels are subject
To change based on any future changes in the forecast. If the
Track shifts eastward, then these levels may be increased.
Tide levels will exceed 4 feet above mean lower low water along
The upper texas coast beginning friday morning. Maximum tide
Levels will occur friday night through saturday morning.
Maximum water levels forecast:
Shoreline of matagorda bay - 12 to 18 feet
Coastal areas from matagorda to san luis pass - 7 to 10 feet
Coastal areas of galveston and chambers counties - 4 to 8 feet
Shoreline of galveston bay - 4 to 8 feet
, winds,
Northeast winds will increase to 15 to 20 mph inland, 25 to 35
Mph coast beginning late thursday night. Tropical storm force
Winds will reach the upper texas coast friday morning.
, next update,
The next hurricane local statement will be issued around 6 pm cdt.
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