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Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 11:29AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Published October 9, 2026 11:35 am • Updated October 9, 2026 11:35 am • Florida

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…

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 280 miles west-southwest of Cedar Key FL – 27.7N 87.3W – Storm Intensity 120 mph – Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 16 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW —————— Hurricane Isaias is forecast to lift to make landfall tonight near Pensacola Florida . While there is currently no concerns for tropical storm force winds in the local area, there is the potential for storm surge of 2 to 4 feet…

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