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Tropical Storm Idalia Local Statement Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service Melbourne FL  AL102023
505 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

This product covers East Central Florida

...ALL TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS DISCONTINUED FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA...

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - All watches and warnings have been canceled

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 210 miles north of Daytona Beach FL
    - 32.2N 81.7W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 35 degrees at 21 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Idalia continues to weaken as it moves across
Southeast Georgia and farther away from East Central Florida.

All Tropical Storm Warnings have been discontinued for all East
Central Florida land and marine areas. A wind advisory is in effect
for all land areas through 7 PM this evening.

As Idalia continues to the northeast, local conditions will continue
to improve. However, showers and squalls continue to move from west to
east across Central Florida. Gusty winds 35 to 45 mph and brief
torrential rainfall will remain the primary threats through this
evening.

High seas, rough surf, and life-threatening rip currents are expected
through tonight.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Gusty winds up 45 mph are possible this evening, and a wind advisory 
remains in effect until 7 PM. Little to no additional impacts are 
anticipated beyond late evening across East Central Florida.

* SURGE:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time 
across East Central Florida.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time 
across East Central Florida.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time 
across East Central Florida.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Windy conditions may affect high-profile vehicles. Use caution 
especially on north-south routes through this evening. Additional 
weather information for East Central Florida can always be found at 
weather.gov/mlb.

* 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
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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement 
issued by the National Weather Service in Melbourne FL regarding the 
effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

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