* LOCATIONS AFFECTED - St. Petersburg - Clearwater - Largo * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: The threat of hazardous wind has subsided. - PREPARE: Heed instructions from local officials when moving about. Avoid restricted areas. - ACT: Dial 9 1 1 if you have a life-threatening emergency. Practice safety when moving about. - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed - Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind impacts accordingly. * STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 2-4 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: Around high tide - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 3 feet above ground - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Shelter against life-threatening storm surge of greater than 3 feet above ground. - PREPARE: Flood preparations and ordered evacuations should be complete. Evacuees should be in shelters well away from storm surge flooding. - ACT: Remain sheltered in a safe location. Do not venture outside. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding. * FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no potential for flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain. - PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect against flooding rain at this time. - ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None - Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain. * TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest tornado situation. - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: - https://www.weather.gov/tbw

* 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. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE. Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida. Alafia River At Riverview near US 301 affecting Hillsborough County. For the Alafia. including Riverview near US 301. Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE. Alafia River at Riverview near US 301. * WHEN. Until late this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 1:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.2 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 AM EDT Friday was 9.4 feet. - Forecast. The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 9.7 feet early this morning. It will fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 4.2 feet. - Flood History. No available flood history. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Florida. Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. For the Cypress Creek. including SR 54 Worthington Gardens. Minor flooding is forecast. For the Alafia. including Lithia . Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Cypress Creek at SR 54 Worthington Gardens. * WHEN. From Saturday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 8.0 feet, Flooding begins at the recreation area on State Road 54. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue rising to 8.3 feet Sunday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.3 feet on 01/24/1998. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida. Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough County. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida. Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. For the Little Manatee. including Wimauma at US 301. Minor flooding is forecast. For the Manatee. including Myakka Head at SR 64, Rye Bridge. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Little Manatee River at Wimauma at US 301. * WHEN. From Friday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 14.5 feet, Flooding of several houses begins near 32nd and 33rd streets in Ruskin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 14.4 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.4 feet on 07/06/1968. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida. Alafia River At Riverview near US 301 affecting Hillsborough County. Little Manatee River At Wimauma at US 301 affecting Hillsborough County. . The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Florida. Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. Manatee River Near Myakka Head at SR 64 affecting Manatee County. For the Little Manatee. including Wimauma at US 301. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Little Manatee River at Wimauma at US 301. * WHEN. From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 13.0 feet, The canoe rental area floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening and continue rising to a crest of 13.1 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on 07/17/1992. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood