WTUS82 KMFL 101212 HLSMFL FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-102015- Tropical Storm Nicole Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 13A National Weather Service Miami FL AL172022 712 AM EST Thu Nov 10 2022 This product covers South Florida **All Land Wind Warnings Cancelled Across South Florida. Coastal Flooding Concerns Remain but Lessening.** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 130 miles northwest of West Palm Beach FL - 28.1N 81.6W - Storm Intensity 60 mph - Movement West-northwest or 295 degrees at 14 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Nicole made landfall overnight at North Hutchinson Island on the east-central Florida coast, and continues to weaken while also moving northwestward away from our area. The following are the primary lingering hazards of concern with Nicole: * Coastal Flooding/Surge - Water levels will be decreasing over the east coast from those observed on Wednesday as the wind direction shifts offshore. However, some residual minor to locally moderate tidal flooding will be possible around this morning's and evening's high tide with inundation values well under 3 ft. Additionally some minor inundations will be possible over the west coast of Florida as winds will have a strong onshore component there. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: Little to no additional surge impacts expected. - Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge impacts accordingly. - Emergency response teams are attending to casualty situations as needed. - Emergency work crews are restoring essential community infrastructure as necessary. - If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all clear to return. * 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. * 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 ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Miami FL regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area. $$