Tropical Depression #4 Forms, on its Way to Florida. Hurricane, Tropical Storm Watches
5pm - Aug 02, 2024 --
The National Hurricane Center says there is a 25% probability of Tropical Storm Force winds arriving into the Brevard County area at 8am Saturday. Forecasters say there is little dry air to impede the tropical superstorm. Ocean temperatures are at a record high for this time of the year - acting as "fuel" for this storm. Meteorologists say "Tropical Storm Debby" will be named tomorrow. Forecasters say this will become Hurricane Debby in the next 24 hours.
FLORIDA UNDER STATE OF EMERGENCY IN PREPERATION FOR GLOBAL WARMING SUSPERSTORM
Scientists and Meteorologists are monitoring Tropical Depression #4, as further development of this tropical system is expected. We expect this tropical system to eventually strengthen into a Tropical Storm or a Hurricane as it crosses over Cuba and enters the warm Gulf of Mexico waters.
Officials says to take measures now to protect your home, stock up on essential supplies. The Blake Moia Show recommends testing your generators and get them serviced now to ensure they are in working proper order. Remember to never run generators indoors.
Torrential monsoon downpours and flooding is widely expected throughout the state of Florida on Sunday and Monday, the forecasters say.
12-14 inches of rainfall is expected in a couple of spots. Brevard County could see 1-4 inches of rain from the outer bands from this Tropical Cyclone.
The 54 Counties under a state of emergency: Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington.
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for the Dry Tortugas.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
- * The Dry Tortugas
- * West coast of the Florida peninsula from East Cape Sable to Boca Grande
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
- * The Florida Keys south of the Card Sound Bridge
- * The southern coast of the Florida peninsula east of East Cape Sable to the Card Sound Bridge
- * The west coast of the Florida peninsula north of Boca Grande to the mouth of the Suwannee River
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for...
- * Bonita Beach northward to the mouth of the Suwannee River, including Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
A Storm Surge Watch means there is a possibility of life- threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, in the indicated locations during the next 48 hours.
For a depiction of areas at risk, please see the National Weather Service Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov.
Interests elsewhere in Florida and the southeastern coast of the United States should monitor the progress of this system. Additional warnings and watches will likely be required for a portion of this on Saturday.
For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office.
At 200 AM EDT (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Four was located near latitude 21.6 North, longitude 80.1 West.
The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph (28 km/h). A turn toward the northwest is forecast today, followed by a slower motion toward the north and then the northeast on Sunday and Monday.
On the forecast track, the center of the depression will move across Cuba this morning, and then move generally northward over the eastern Gulf of Mexico later today and Sunday, potentially reaching the Florida Gulf coast late Sunday or Monday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next several days, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today and continue strengthening over the eastern Gulf of Mexico through the weekend.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1010 mb (29.83 inches).
HAZARDS TO EFFECT LAND
WIND:
- Tropical storm conditions are expected in the warning area later today and tonight. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area in the Florida Keys and the southern Florida peninsula later today or tonight. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area along the Florida west coast tonight and Sunday.
STORM SURGE:
The combination of storm surge and tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide...
- Bonita Beach, FL to Suwannee River, FL...2-4 ft
- Tampa Bay...2-4 ft
- Charlotte Harbor...2-4 ft
- Card Sound Bridge, FL to Bonita Beach, FL...1-3 ft
- Dry Tortugas...1-2 ft
RAINFALL:
- Tropical Depression Four is expected to produce rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches, with maximum rainfall totals up to 12 inches, across portions of Florida and along the Southeast U.S. coast this weekend through Wednesday. This rainfall may result in areas of locally considerable flash and urban flooding, with isolated river flooding possible. For Cuba, rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with localized higher amounts, will be possible through today. This may result in isolated to scattered areas of flooding.
TORNADOES:
- A tornado or two is possible across the Florida Keys and the western Florida Peninsula tonight through Sunday morning.
NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM EDT. $$ Forecaster Reinhart
No Price Gouging
Florida's attorney general activates price gouging hotline ahead of storm. A press release from Moody's office said, "price gouging laws are now in effect for the counties covered by the state of emergency: Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton and Washington counties."
Anyone who suspects price gouging can report it to the Florida Attorney General’s Office by visiting MyFloridaLegal.com or calling 1(866) 9NO-SCAM.
Florida’s price gouging law applies to items and services essential to getting ready for, or recovering from, a storm within the areas of a declared state of emergency, the press release explained. That may include generators, food, gasoline, hotel rooms, ice, lumber and water.
"Violators of the price gouging statute are subject to civil penalties of $1,000 per violation and up to a total of $25,000 for multiple violations committed in a single 24-hour period," the release said.
“Invest 97L is expected to bring heavy rain and powerful winds to much of the state," Moody said in a statement. "To help Floridians prepare for this event, we are activating the price gouging hotline to accept reports of extreme price increases on essential commodities. As the system approaches, I’m urging Floridians to finalize their storm preparations, monitor weather reports and follow the guidance of local authorities.”
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