* WHAT. Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE. Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound and Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM. * WHEN. Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. * WHERE. Tampa Bay waters, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM and Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN. Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. * WHERE. Tampa Bay waters, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM and Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN. Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

HLSTBW This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida **HELENE INLAND OVER TENNESSEE** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 410 miles north of Cedar Key FL - 35.1N 83.8W - Storm Intensity 45 mph - Movement North or 350 degrees at 32 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Helene is now well inland over Tennessee. The storm has now been downgraded to a tropical storm, and will continue to pull away through the day. As such, all wind and surge watches and warnings have been cancelled. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across West Central and Southwest Florida. * SURGE: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across West Central and Southwest Florida. * FLOODING RAIN: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across West Central and Southwest Florida. * TORNADOES: Little to no 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: Remain safely sheltered until conditions improve. When going outside be sure to stay away from downed power lines, hazardous debris and flooded areas. Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities have inspected roads and bridges and have given the all clear. Hazards like downed power lines and trees, washed out roads, continued flooding in low lying areas and non-functioning traffic lights make travel difficult. Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened trees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause flying debris. 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. Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover the road. Turn around, don't drown! * 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.

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 Storm Surge Warning has been cancelled for Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, and Coastal Sarasota * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Levy, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Pasco, and Pinellas * STORM INFORMATION: - About 350 miles north of Cedar Key FL - 34.2N 83.0W - Storm Intensity 60 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 10 feet are occurring from Chassahowitzka to Suwannee River, 3 to 5 feet from Anclote River to Chassahowitzka, 2 to 4 feet from Englewood to Anclote River including Tampa Bay, and 1 to 3 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: Protect against life-threatening surge having possible devastating impacts across the Nature Coast, west central and southwest FLorida. Potential impacts in this area 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 cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly ventilated area. It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter. Storm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and hurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge zone. Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find yourself cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed evacuation orders issued by the local authorities. Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown! Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. * 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 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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.

* WHAT. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE. Coastal Collier County. * WHEN. For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS. Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* WHAT. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE. Coastal Collier County. * WHEN. For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS. Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE. Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

HLSMFL This product covers South Florida **Tropical Storm Warnings Discontinued** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 510 miles north-northwest of Miami FL or about 460 miles north of Naples FL - 32.8N 83.0W - Storm Intensity 70 mph - Movement North or 360 degrees at 30 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Helene continues to move into Georgia early this morning. The following are the primary hazards of concern with Hurricane Helene for South Florida: * Coastal Flooding/Surge - Minor coastal flooding is possible today during high tide along the southwest Florida coast. * Rainfall - Additional rainfall of 1-2 inches is possible across SW Florida today and up to an inch over SE Florida. * Wind - Tropical storm force winds are no longer expected across South Florida. * Tornadoes - A tornado threat is no longer expected across South Florida. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: Little to no additional surge impacts expected. * WIND: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across South Florida. * FLOODING RAIN: Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across Southwest Florida. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood waters having further impacts of limited potential. Elsewhere across South Florida, little to no impact is anticipated. * TORNADOES: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across South Florida. * 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.