Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 7
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL  AL092026
537 AM EDT Thu Oct 8 2026

This product covers West Central and Southwest Florida

**LIFE THREATENING STORM SURGE POSSIBLE ALONG THE COAST OF LEVY 
  COUNTY**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for Coastal Levy County
    - A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from Yankeetown to 
      Egmont Key from Friday at 8 AM to Saturday at 8 AM

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 650 miles southwest of Cedar Key FL or about 600 miles 
      west-southwest of Mouth of Tampa Bay FL
    - 23.3N 91.2W
    - Storm Intensity 80 mph
    - Movement East-northeast or 60 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm 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 is the potential
for storm surge of up to 4 feet along the coast from Suwannee River to
Yankeetown. A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for this potential.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant 
impacts across coastal Levy County. Potential impacts in 
this area include:
    - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by 
      waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become 
      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low 
      spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and 
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in 
      unprotected anchorages.

Also, prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited 
impacts across coastal Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas and 
Hillsborough Counties.

Elsewhere across West Central and Southwest Florida, little to no 
impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies 
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your 
home or business.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that 
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of 
others.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news 
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes 
to the forecast.

* 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
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin FL around 11 AM EDT, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.