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Tropical Storm Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL  AL092024
1118 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida

**HELENE INLAND OVER TENNESSEE**

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 410 miles north of Cedar Key FL
    - 35.1N 83.8W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement North or 350 degrees at 32 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Helene is now well inland over Tennessee. The storm has now been
downgraded to a tropical storm, and will continue to pull away through
the day. As such, all wind and surge watches and warnings have been
cancelled.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* WIND:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across West Central and Southwest Florida.

* SURGE:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across West Central and Southwest Florida.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across West Central and Southwest Florida.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across West Central and Southwest Florida.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Remain safely sheltered until conditions improve. When going outside
be sure to stay away from downed power lines, hazardous debris and
flooded areas.

Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities
have inspected roads and bridges and have given the all clear.
Hazards like downed power lines and trees, washed out roads,
continued flooding in low lying areas and non-functioning traffic
lights make travel difficult.

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

Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which
may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts
and heed any flood watches and warnings.

Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered
with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have
been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover
the road. Turn around, don`t drown!

* 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 Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

$$