* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Coastal Broward, Coastal Collier, Coastal Palm Beach, Glades, Hendry, Inland Broward, Inland Collier, Inland Miami-Dade, Inland Palm Beach, Mainland Monroe, Metro Broward, Metro Miami-Dade, and Metro Palm Beach - The Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning have been cancelled for Coastal Miami-Dade and Far South Miami-Dade
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Coastal Collier and Mainland Monroe
* STORM INFORMATION: - About 260 miles north-northwest of Miami FL or about 200 miles north-northwest of Naples FL - 28.9N 82.6W - Storm Intensity 75 mph - Movement North-northwest or 340 degrees at 18 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------
Hurricane Irma is beginning to move faster northward across North-Central Florida. Tropical Storm force winds are still expected over Lake Okeechobee this morning. Significant storm surge threat (2 to 4 feet) remains along the Gulf coast, including the Naples area. Flooding rain is still possible today in localized areas. Interests in South Florida need to continue remaining vigilant and not let their guard down as the storm passes. Additional flooding are still possible. Stay away from evacuated area and off the roads until it is safe to move around.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS -----------------
* SURGE: Potential impacts from the main surge event are continuing along the Gulf Coast. Remain well away from life-threatening surge having additional significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. Elsewhere across South Florida, little to no impact is anticipated.