Official 11 AM update:
Prior update:
The post if for information only at this time. I have not been notified to advise as to any recommended action. I will keep posting information to my blog as it becomes available. I anticipate my next update at the conclusion of a 3:00 conference call.
The post if for information only at this time. I have not been notified to advise as to any recommended action. I will keep posting information to my blog as it becomes available. I anticipate my next update at the conclusion of a 3:00 conference call.
Thank you for monitoring. I remain available for any questions or concerns at eflinn@palmettobay-fl.gov or my cell: 305-302-3713.
Your Mayor,
Eugene Flinn
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8:00 AM Update:
The Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management is monitoring Tropical Storm Michael in the Caribbean Sea about 90 miles East of Cozumel, Mexico.
The Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management is monitoring Tropical Storm Michael in the Caribbean Sea about 90 miles East of Cozumel, Mexico.
Current location: 20.6N / 85.5W (Approximately 500 miles SW of Miami-Dade County)
Maximum Sustained Wind Speed: 70 MPH
Forward Speed: 7 MPH
Forward Direction: North
Potential for further development or weakening: Additional strengthening is expected and Michael is forecast to become a hurricane layer today. Michael is expected to move inland over the Florida Panhandle or Florida Big Bend area on Wednesday, and then move northeastward across the southeastern United States Wednesday night and Thursday.
Potential Impact for Miami-Dade County: The National Weather Service, Miami is forecasting gusty winds, heavy rains (1.5 to 2 inches) for parts of Miami-Dade, flooding and isolated tornadoes for South Florida. Also low-lying coastal areas are vulnerable to flooding during astronomical high tides and high tides may run up to a foot above predicted.
Current Miami-Dade County Actions: Level 3 (Monitoring)
Current related watches and warnings for Miami-Dade County: A Coastal Flood Statement has been issued for both the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of South Florida. The increase in winds and waves on top of the higher than normal King Tides over the next few days will likely lead to at least minor coastal flooding at high tides.
The Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management will continue to provide updates on this weather system as it evolves. Detailed information on this system can be found at www.nhc.noaa.gov (Mobile: www.nhc.noaa.gov/mobile). For forecast information specific to your area please visit: www.weather.gov/mfl.
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