Tropical Storm Eta. Now Stationary, what’s next?

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Tropical Storm Eta Intermediate Advisory Number 41A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL292020
1200 PM CST Tue Nov 10 2020

...ETA CONTINUES TO MEANDER JUST OFF THE COAST OF WESTERN CUBA...
...RISK OF FLOODING OVER SOUTH FLORIDA AND WESTERN CUBA CONTINUES...


SUMMARY OF 1200 PM CST...1800 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...22.9N 85.1W
ABOUT 70 MI...110 KM NNW OF THE WESTERN TIP OF CUBA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.30 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* The Cuban provinces of La Habana, Artemisa, Mayabeque, Pinar del
Rio, and the Isle of Youth

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area today.

Interests along the Gulf Coast of Florida should monitor the
progress of Eta.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1200 PM CST (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Eta was
located near latitude 22.9 North, longitude 85.1 West.  Eta has been
nearly stationary, and little motion is expected through this
afternoon. A slow northward motion is forecast to begin by this
evening and continue through Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher
gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next day or two,
followed by weakening likely starting on Thursday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 992 mb (29.30 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Eta can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion
under AWIPS header MIATCDAT4, WMO header WTNT44 KNHC, and on the
web at www.hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT4.shtml.

RAINFALL:  Eta is expected to produce the following rainfall amounts
today and tonight:

Western Cuba: an additional 3 to 5 inches (75 to 125 mm), with
isolated maximum storm total accumulations of 25 inches (765 mm).

South Florida: isolated additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2
inches (25 to 50 mm), with isolated maximum storm total
accumulations of 20 inches (510 mm).

Flash and river flooding will be possible in western Cuba, along
with landslides in areas of higher terrain. Additional flash and
urban flooding, especially across previously inundated areas, will
be possible in South Florida today and tonight.

WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are possible in the Tropical Storm
Watch area in Cuba today.

SURF:  Swells generated by Eta are expected to affect the north
coast of Cuba, the northwestern Bahamas, southern and western
Florida, and the Florida Keys during the next day or so.  These
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.

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