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Hurricane Helene Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 15A
National Weather Service Key West FL  AL092024
414 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

This product covers the Florida Keys

**Tropical Storm Warnings Canceled**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - All watches and warnings have been canceled

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 470 miles north-northwest of Key West FL or about 470
      miles north-northwest of Marathon FL
    - 31.2N 83.3W
    - Storm Intensity 90 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 26 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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At 200 AM EDT, the center of Hurricane Helene was located near
latitude 31.2 North, longitude 83.3 West. Helene is moving toward the
north-northeast near 26 mph. A turn toward the north is expected
overnight, taking the center over central and northern Georgia this
morning. After that, Helene is expected to turn northwestward and slow
down over the Tennessee Valley later today and Saturday.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Coastal Flood Warnings remain in effect for the Upper Keys, especially
the troublesome Bayside Communities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened
trees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause flying
debris.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For Monroe County Emergency Management Information, see
  monroecountyem.com

NEXT UPDATE
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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
issued by the National Weather Service in Key West FL regarding the
effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

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CLR