Hurricane Local Statement
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
Issued by NWS Key West, FL
072 WTUS82 KKEY 270814 HLSKEY FLZ076>078-271615- 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 --------------- * 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 ------------------ 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 ----------------- * SURGE: Coastal Flood Warnings remain in effect for the Upper Keys, especially the troublesome Bayside Communities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- 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 ----------- 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. $$ CLR