[TVARC] FW: Subtropical Storm Nicole UPDATE

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Subject: Subtropical Storm Nicole UPDATE

Good afternoon,

NFL Section Status: NO LEVEL

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday declared a state of emergency in 34 Florida counties as Subtropical Storm Nicole threatened to bring rough weather to the state.

Nicole formed in the Atlantic on Monday morning. Forecasters predict it will strengthen into a hurricane and make landfall in southeast Florida later this week. It could dump up to 6 inches of rain onto parts of the Tampa Bay area and stir up tropical-force winds.

“While this storm does not, at this time, appear that it will become much stronger, I urge all Floridians to be prepared and to listen to announcements from local emergency management officials,” DeSantis said in a statement. “We will continue to monitor the trajectory and strength of this storm as it moves towards Florida.”
DeSantis said he issued the order “in an abundance of caution so that communities can prepare and families and businesses can create a plan and gather necessary resources in the event that Subtropical Storm Nicole gains in strength.”

The counties under the state of emergency are Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, DeSoto, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, and Volusia.

While we remain at a NO LEVEL status, we are monitoring and watching and will put out updates as needed.

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ARRL Northern Florida Section
Section Manager: Scott Alan Roberts, KK4ECR kk4ecr at arrl.org
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