Key West, FL

…FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING… The Flood Advisory will expire at 7 AM EDT this morning for a portion of South Florida, including the following area, Florida Keys in Monroe. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. &&

…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…A portion of Florida, including the following county, Middle Keys in Monroe County, particularly Vaca and Duck Key. * WHEN…Until 645 PM EDT. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 440 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated detected heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. – Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. – Some locations that will experience flooding include… Marathon, Grassy Key and Duck Key. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely. &&

The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for… Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef… Bay and Gulf Side from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms… Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound… Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 nm… * Until 600 AM EDT. * At 529 AM EDT, showers were located along a line extending from Bob Allen Keys to near East Washerwoman Shoal Light, moving northwest at 20 knots. HAZARD…Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE…National Weather Service Meteorologist. IMPACT…Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. * Locations in the warning include… Coon Key, Bonefish Tower, Twin Keys, Money Key, End Key, First National Bank, and John Sawyer Bank Light. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Report severe weather to the National Weather Service in Key West at 3 0 5…2 9 5…1 3 1 6…extension 3, or to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service. && HAIL…0.00IN; WIND…>34KTS

The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for… Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out 20 nm… Bay and Gulf Side from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms… * Until 215 AM EDT. * At 143 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near East Washerwoman Shoal Light, moving west at 30 knots. HAZARD…Wind gusts 40 knots or greater. SOURCE…National Weather Service Meteorologist. IMPACT…Expect wind gusts in excess of 40 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. * Locations in the warning include… Big Pine Shoal, Annette Key, Big Munson Island, Little Pine Key, Bonefish Tower, Money Key, and Looe Key Light. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Boaters should seek safe harbor as quickly, and as safely as possible. When downpours reduce visibility, slow down. && HAIL…0.00IN; WIND…>34KTS

…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…A portion of Florida, including the following county, Upper Keys in Monroe County. * WHEN…Until 130 PM EDT. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 1139 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.3 inches of rain have fallen. – Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. – Some locations that will experience flooding include… Jewfish Creek Bridge, Key Largo, Route 1/card Sound, Route 1/card Sound Road Split and North Key Largo. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely. &&

…A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 AM EDT… For the following areas… Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out 20 nm… Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms… At 942 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm southeast of American Shoal Light, moving northwest at 10 knots. HAZARD…Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE…National Weather Service Meteorologist. IMPACT…Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. Locations in the warning include… Big Munson Island, Pelican Shoal, Ninefoot Shoal, Newfound Harbor, Looe Key Light, Cudjoe Bay, and Cooks Island. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Prepare for wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, steep and fast-building seas, frequent lightning strikes, and blinding downpours. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. && HAIL…0.00IN; WIND…>34KTS

The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for… Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out 60 nm… Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms… * Until 700 PM EDT. * At 628 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 nm west of Wood’s Wall West Crack, moving northeast at 20 knots. HAZARD…Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE…National Weather Service Meteorologist. IMPACT…Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. * Locations in the warning include… Eastern Dry Rocks, Western Dry Rocks, Sand Key Light, and Key West Sea Bouy. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Boaters should seek safe harbor as quickly, and as safely as possible. When downpours reduce visibility, slow down. && HAIL…0.00IN; WIND…>34KTS

The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Upper Keys in Monroe County in Florida… * Until 515 PM EDT. * At 449 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Upper Matecumbe Key, or 11 miles east of East End Of Channel 5 Bridge, moving north at 35 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include… Jewfish Creek Bridge, Key Largo, Plantation, Teatable Key, Route 1/card Sound, Route 1/card Sound Road Split, Rock Harbor, Upper Matecumbe Key, Windley Key, and Lower Matecumbe Key. This includes US 1 between mile markers 76 and 112. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. && HAIL THREAT…RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE…<.75 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

The National Weather Service in Key West has issued a * Special Marine Warning for… Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out 20 nm… Bay and Gulf Side from Craig Key to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 fathoms… Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound… * Until 315 PM EDT. * At 213 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Horseshoe Key, moving north at 35 knots. HAZARD…Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE…National Weather Service Meteorologist. IMPACT…Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. * Locations in the warning include… Oxfoot Bank Light, Little Pine Key, Carl Ross Key, Money Key, Sandy Key, Horseshoe Key, and First National Bank. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Boaters should seek safe harbor as quickly, and as safely as possible. When downpours reduce visibility, slow down. Prepare for wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, steep and fast-building seas, frequent lightning, and blinding downpours. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. && HAIL…0.00IN; WIND…>34KTS

…TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT… * LOCATIONS AFFECTED – Key West – Sugarloaf Key – Big Pine Key * WIND – LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind – Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 50 mph – Window for Tropical Storm force winds: through this morning – THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph – The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. – PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. – PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect property should now be complete. The area remains subject to limited wind damage. – ACT: Now is the time to shelter from hazardous wind. – POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding – Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding. * STORM SURGE – LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible – Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas – Window of concern: through this afternoon – THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground – The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. – PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. – PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expect flooding of low-lying roads and property. – ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to follow the instructions of local officials. – POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding – Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding. * FLOODING RAIN – LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect – Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch – THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for localized flooding rain – The flooding rain threat has decreased from the previous assessment. – PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for localized flooding from heavy rain. – PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. – ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. – POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited – Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. – Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures. * TORNADO – LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: – Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes – THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few tornadoes – The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. – PLAN: Emergency plans should continue to include possible tornadoes. – PREPARE: Stay within your shelter keeping informed of the latest tornado situation. – ACT: Move quickly to the safest place within your shelter if a tornado warning is issued. – POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited – The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. – A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. – Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: – Family emergency plans: Federal Emergency Management Agency – http://ready.gov/ – Local weather conditions and forecasts: NOAA/Florida Keys National Weather Service – http://www.weather.gov/key/