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Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 5:15PM EDT until September 27 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding will continue across the FloridaKeys through the early overnight hours. Major saltwater floodingof 1 to 3 feet above ground level at the lowest elevation areasand shoreline is expected from early Thursday morning throughlate Thursday evening, with strong southeast to south windsimpacting the Florida Keys, as Hurricane Helene moves northwardthrough the eastern Gulf of Mexico and intensifies into a majorhurricane.* WHERE...The Florida Keys.* WHEN...Through late Thursday evening.* IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets andlots is likely through the early overnight hours, with littlerelief during low tide. Some storm drains will overflow, andsome seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expectless clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should rememberthat persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almostcertain to contain a mix of saltwater. For early Thursdaymorning through late Thursday evening, storm surge flooding willcause numerous roads to be closed. Low lying property includinghomes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will beinundated. Flooding may extend over streets and low elevationproperties a few blocks from the shoreline. Some shorelineerosion 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 25 at 11:03PM EDT by NWS Key West FL* 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: until Thursdayafternoon- 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 this evening- 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: Additional around 1 inch- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential forlocalized flooding rain- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady fromthe previous assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential forlocalized flooding from heavy rain.- PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an areavulnerable 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 inusually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid pondingof water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poordrainage areas. Several storm drains and retention pondsbecome near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road andbridge closures.* TORNADO- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a fewtornadoes- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should continue to include possibletornadoes.- PREPARE: Stay within your shelter keeping informed of thelatest tornado situation.- ACT: Move quickly to the safest place within your shelterif a tornado warning is issued.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder theexecution of emergency plans during tropical events.- A few places may experience tornado damage, along withpower and communications disruptions.- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations oroverturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blownoff 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/

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