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Can Floridians check in please !!! From the Keys to Tallahassee and Jax has been hit in some way !

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If you have power or sheltered in with generators, let us know.   First light not quite here but Irma was hovering awhile over Tampa, Hernando, Polk and Citrus.

Here was Citrus County latest update:

Hurricane Local Statement issued September 11 at 6:32AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay

 This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida **IRMA CONTINUES TO WEAKEN AS THE CENTER MOVES ALONG THE NORTHWESTERN COAST OF THE FLORIDA PENINSULA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Hurricane Warning has been cancelled for Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Lee, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Inland Charlotte, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Lee, Inland Manatee, Inland Sarasota, Pinellas, and Polk * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Inland Charlotte, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Manatee, Inland Sarasota, and Polk - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, and Coastal Pasco - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect for Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Lee, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Inland Lee, and Pinellas - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Levy, Inland Pasco, and Sumter * STORM INFORMATION: - About 30 miles east-southeast of Cedar Key FL - 28.9N 82.6W - Storm Intensity 75 mph - Movement North-northwest or 340 degrees at 18 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Hurricane Irma is continuing to produce dangerous wind gusts over portions of west central and southwest Florida as it moves north through the state. Along with the wind threat, storm surge is still a concern as winds turn onshore in the wake of Hurricane Irma. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across west-central and southwest Florida.. Remain well sheltered from life-threatening wind having devastating impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or months. - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and roadway signs blown over. - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Widespread power and communications outages. * SURGE: Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across coastal west-central and southwest Florida. Remain well away from life-threatening surge having extensive impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Large areas of deep inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by battering waves. Structural damage to buildings, with several washing away. Damage compounded by floating debris. Locations may be uninhabitable for an extended period. - Large sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Severe beach erosion with significant dune loss. - Major damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Many small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages with some lifted onshore and stranded. Potential impacts from the main surge event will soon be unfolding across west-central Florida as the center of Hurricane Irma continues to move north and the winds become onshore. Remain well away from life-threatening surge having significant impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Do not return to evacuated areas until hazardous winds diminish and flood waters abate. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to remain safely sheltered from the storm. Stay inside and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Locate your battery powered radio and flashlight from your Emergency Supplies Kit. Keep these items close. Continue to keep your cell phone well charged for as long as possible. If you lose power, use it more sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and check-ins. Do not overload communications systems with idle chatter. Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or videos. Be wise and avoid becoming another statistic. Be ready to move to the identified safe room if your home or shelter begins to fail. Quickly move to an interior room on the lowest floor. Put as many sturdy walls between you and the storm as you can. Protect your head and body. * 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 around 1 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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