POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE 4: KEY MESSAGES FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE – KEY WEST AND UPDATES FROM MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County Emergency Management is coordinating with the National Weather Service – Key West to advise residents on specific details regarding potential Tropical Cyclone 4.

From the National Weather Service – Key West: A tropical storm watch and coastal flood watch has been issued for the Florida Keys, meaning tropical storm-force winds and flooding may occur this weekend on Saturday and Sunday.

  • No government office closures have been announced.
  • Airports are open and fully operational.
  • Garbage service will not be interrupted on Saturday, although, depending on weather conditions, it may be later than regular pickup times.
  • Bus service will remain ongoing, although there may be some delays.
  • Liveaboard boaters in city mooring fields have been made aware of potential impacts.

Any preparations should be completed tonight to secure loose outdoor items.

Potential impacts include:

  • Downed tree limbs
  • Isolated power outages
  • Heavy wave action and overwash of seawalls, docks, and oceanfront streets
  • Flooding rain
  • The threat of a tornado or two in rain squalls
  • Residents and visitors should avoid driving in squally weather due to limited visibility.

Remember to review your tropical cyclone preparedness plans and ensure your emergency supply kit is well-stocked, as this could be the start of a busy hurricane season.

Please note:

  • The County does NOT supply sandbags to residents. With our type of flooding issues, sandbags have proven to be insufficient in the past.

Hurricane preparation information can be found at www.monroecountyem.com. For tourism, visit www.fla-keys.com. To get emergency information about the storm, sign up for Alert!Monroe at www.monroecountyem.com. Detailed County-wide storm information can be found at www.monroecountyem.com/JIC. Weather information can be found at www.

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