039 WTUS82 KMLB 270926 HLSMLB FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159-164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-271030- Tropical Storm Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 16 National Weather Service Melbourne FL AL092024 526 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 This product covers East Central Florida **HELENE NOW A TROPICAL STORM OVER EAST CENTRAL GEORGIA** **ALL TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS DISCONTINUED FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 280 miles north-northwest of Leesburg FL - 32.8N 83.0W - Storm Intensity 70 mph - Movement North or 360 degrees at 30 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Helene has weakened to a Tropical Storm east of Macon Georgia early this morning and will continue to move northward farther away from Florida through the day. All Tropical Storm Warnings for east central Florida counties and the adjacent Atlantic waters have been discontinued. Southerly winds will continue to be windy early this morning and a Wind Advisory will be in effect across all of east central Florida through 11 am. Winds will be breezy from the southwest this afternoon allowing temperatures to warm into the lower 90s. Heat Indices will climb to around 108 degrees across Okeechobee, Brevard and the Treasure Coast where a Heat Advisory is in effect. Be careful during storm clean up outdoors and take breaks from the heat this afternoon. Along the Atlantic beaches, a high risk of rip currents continues today and a High Surf Advisory is in effect through 11 am. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across East Central Florida. * SURGE: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across East Central Florida. * FLOODING RAIN: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across East Central Florida. * TORNADOES: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across East Central Florida. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: When going outside be sure to stay away from downed power lines, hazardous debris and any flooded areas. If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws. Do not go up on your roof until the weather conditions are safe. Ladders can be slippery in the rain and unexpected wind gusts can blow you off the roof. When clearing out fallen trees or limbs, be careful with chainsaws and axes. Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience do the job. Never cut trees without a partner. If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from open doors and windows. Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened trees, limbs and/or power lines or cause flying debris. Be careful during storm clean up outdoors and take breaks from the heat. * 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 ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Melbourne FL regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area. $$ Volkmer