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Tropical Storm Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 16
National Weather Service Melbourne FL  AL092024
526 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

This product covers East Central Florida

**HELENE NOW A TROPICAL STORM OVER EAST CENTRAL GEORGIA**
**ALL TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS DISCONTINUED FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA**

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 280 miles north-northwest of Leesburg FL
    - 32.8N 83.0W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 30 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Helene has weakened to a Tropical Storm east of Macon Georgia early
this morning and will continue to move northward farther away from
Florida through the day.

All Tropical Storm Warnings for east central Florida counties and the
adjacent Atlantic waters have been discontinued. Southerly winds will
continue to be windy early this morning and a Wind Advisory will be in
effect across all of east central Florida through 11 am.

Winds will be breezy from the southwest this afternoon allowing
temperatures to warm into the lower 90s. Heat Indices will
climb to around 108 degrees across Okeechobee, Brevard and the
Treasure Coast where a Heat Advisory is in effect. Be careful during
storm clean up outdoors and take breaks from the heat this afternoon.

Along the Atlantic beaches, a high risk of rip currents continues
today and a High Surf Advisory is in effect through 11 am.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time
across East Central Florida.

* SURGE:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time
across East Central Florida.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time
across East Central Florida.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time
across East Central Florida.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
When going outside be sure to stay away from downed power lines,
hazardous debris and any flooded areas.

If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas
leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged
metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws.

Do not go up on your roof until the weather conditions are safe.
Ladders can be slippery in the rain and unexpected wind gusts can
blow you off the roof.

When clearing out fallen trees or limbs, be careful with chainsaws and
axes. Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance.
Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can
be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure about
what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience do the
job. Never cut trees without a partner.

If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following
instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in
a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from
open doors and windows.

Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened
trees, limbs and/or power lines or cause flying debris.

Be careful during storm clean up outdoors and take breaks from the
heat.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

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 Melbourne FL regarding the
effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

$$

Volkmer