Værmelding for Sigsbee School

Coastal Flood Warning issued September 27 at 12:11AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL* WHAT...The frequent tropical storm force wind gusts willcontinue to exacerbate coastal flooding across the Florida Keysthis morning. These winds, combined with persistent positiveanomalies and high tide, will result in storm surge flooding of1 to 3 feet above ground level. For reference, the recent KingTides reached 1.5 feet above mean higher high water. On theAtlantic side, the saltwater flooding will likely approach thepeak levels observed at this morning's high tide. On theGulfside, confidence is high in an extended period of somesaltwater flooding, although there continues to be quite a bitof uncertainty in the expected water levels.* WHERE...Florida Keys.* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying propertyincluding homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructurewill be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Iftravel is required, do not drive around barricades or throughwater of unknown depth.

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Tropical Storm Warning issued September 26 at 11:09PM EDT by NWS Key West FL* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Key West- Sugarloaf Key- Big Pine Key* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39to 57 mph- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical stormforce.- PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect property should nowbe complete. The area remains subject to limited winddamage.- 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 1-3 feetabove ground somewhere within surge prone areas- Window of concern: Begins early Friday morning- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for stormsurge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1foot above ground.- PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expectflooding of low-lying roads and property.- ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue tofollow the instructions of local officials.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding- Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfallforecast- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or nopotential for flooding rain- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady fromthe previous assessment.- PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.- PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protectagainst flooding rain at this time.- ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None- Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.* TORNADO- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected- The tornado threat has decreased from the previousassessment.- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstormswith gusty winds may still occur.- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protectagainst tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latesttornado situation.- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.* 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/

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