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Tropical Cyclone Statement issued September 27 at 5:22AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL HLSTBW This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida **HELENE INLAND OVER GEORGIA, STORM SURGE REMAINS A THREAT** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch have been cancelled for Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Pasco, and Pinellas - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled for Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, Coastal Pasco, and Inland Levy - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Inland Charlotte, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Lee, Inland Manatee, Inland Sarasota, Polk, and Sumter * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Lee, Coastal Levy, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Pasco, Coastal Sarasota, and Pinellas * STORM INFORMATION: - About 250 miles north of Cedar Key FL - 32.8N 83.0W - Storm Intensity 70 mph - Movement North or 360 degrees at 30 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Helene is now well inland over Georgia. The storm has now been downgraded to a tropical storm, and will continue to pull away through the day. As such, all wind watches and warnings have been cancelled. However, an onshore wind will continue to keep water levels elevated through the day. Life- threatening storm surge continues this morning. * Storm Surge - Life threatening storm surge is occurring.Values of 5 to feet are occurring from Chassahowitzka to Suwannee River, 4 to 7 feet from Anclote River to Chassahowitzka, 3 to 5 feet from Englewood to Anclote River including Tampa Bay, and 2 to 4 feet from Bonita Beach to Englewood including Charlotte Harbor. While water levels are expected to continue receding, an onshore wind flow favors elevated water levels through the day. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across he Nature Coast, West-Central Florida, and Southwest Florida. Remain well away from life-threatening surge having additional impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may be uninhabitable for an extended period. - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible. - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many lifted onshore and stranded. Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS:Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and check-ins. Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or videos. * 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 ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL around 12PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.