WTUS82 KMFL 300904 HLSMFL FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-301715- Hurricane Idalia Local Statement Advisory Number 15 National Weather Service Miami FL AL102023 504 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 This product covers South Florida **All Over Land Tropical Products Have Been Cancelled** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 250 miles northwest of Naples FL - 29.1N 84.1W - Storm Intensity 130 mph - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 18 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Hurricane Idalia is moving northward across the eastern Gulf of Mexico this morning and is approaching the Big Bend region of Florida where it is expected to make landfall. It is then expected to move northeastward across northern Florida and towards the Georgia and Carolinas coast by late Wednesday into early Thursday. The following are the primary hazards of concern with Idalia: * Coastal Flooding/Surge - Higher than usual tides due to the combination of surge from Idalia and the upcoming full moon could lead to coastal flooding of 1 to 3 feet along coastal Collier and mainland Monroe Counties. Other vulnerable coastal areas of southern Florida could also experience minor coastal flooding, especially around the times of high tide. * Rainfall - The majority of the rainfall associated with the system is forecast to fall through Wednesday. Additional rain amounts of 1 to 3 inches with localized higher amounts are possible. The highest amounts are anticipated along the Gulf coast. * Wind - Gusty southerly winds continue across South Florida. All of South Florida could see winds gusts up to 40mph, with the highest gusts likely during the day on Wednesday. * Tornadoes - A low-end tornado threat is possible through Wednesday, mainly across the lake Okeechobee region. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across South Florida. * SURGE: Little to no additional surge impacts expected. Elsewhere across South Florida, little to no impact is anticipated. * FLOODING RAIN: Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across South Florida. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood waters having further impacts of limited potential. * TORNADOES: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across South Florida. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * 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. $$