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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Idalia Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 14
National Weather Service Key West FL  AL102023
1100 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023

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Monroe Lower Keys-
1100 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Key West
    - Sugarloaf Key
    - Big Pine Key

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 35 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph
        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical 
          storm force. Conditions may still be gusty.
        - PREPARE: Listen for any instructions from local officials.
        - ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change.

    - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
        - Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Community 
          officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind 
          impacts accordingly.

* 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 Wednesday evening

    - 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: 
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall 
          forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no 
      potential for flooding rain
        - The flooding rain threat has decreased from the previous 
          assessment.
        - PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect 
          against 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 FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
        - The tornado threat has decreased from the previous 
          assessment.
        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms 
          with gusty winds may still occur.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect 
          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest 
          tornado 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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