Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 8 at 5:19PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

HLSTBW This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida **LIFE THREATENING STORM SURGE POSSIBLE ALONG THE COAST OF LEVY COUNTY** NEW INFORMATION ————— * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: – None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: – A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for Coastal Levy * STORM INFORMATION: – About 510 miles southwest of Cedar Key FL or about 460 miles west-southwest of Mouth of Tampa Bay FL – 24.4N 89.3W – Storm Intensity 100 mph – Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 12 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW —————— Hurricane Isaias is forecast to lift into the northern Gulf region into the weekend. While there is currently no concerns for tropical storm force winds in the local area, there…

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