WTUS82 KTBW 052127 HLSTBW FLZ139-142-148-239-060530- Tropical Storm Debby Local Statement Advisory Number 14 National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL AL042024 527 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024 This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida **DEBBY INLAND NEAR THE FL/GA BORDER, ALL TROPICAL STORM AND STORM SURGE WARNINGS CANCELLED** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 90 miles north of Cedar Key FL - 30.5N 82.9W - Storm Intensity 50 mph - Movement Northeast or 35 degrees at 6 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Debby continues to move inland and threats are subsiding across West Central and Southwest Florida. However, a few lingering hazards remain. * Flooding Rain - Water levels are rising on area rivers, causing minor to major river flooding. Additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches will be possible through Tuesday. This could cause some additional flooding in areas where water already remains. * Storm Surge - Water levels are receding, but remain elevated. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect as coastal flooding of 1 o 3 feet continues. * Wind - Gusty winds with passing showers continue. * Tornadoes - The threat has ended. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across West Central and Southwest Florida. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood waters having further impacts of limited potential. * SURGE: Little to no additional surge impacts expected. - Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge impacts accordingly. - If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1. Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no impact is anticipated. * WIND: Little to no additional wind impacts expected. - Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind impacts accordingly. - If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1. Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no impact is anticipated. * TORNADOES: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across West Central and Southwest Florida. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts and heed any flood watches and warnings. If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws. Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their points of contact. Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers interfere with the emergency work of first responders. When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes. Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience do the job. Never cut trees without a partner. If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from open doors and windows. * 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 Tampa Bay Ruskin FL regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area. $$