LEVY COUNTY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
ELSA
ELSA
July 5 2021
The main update for this morning is just a bit of a change in the timing. Impacts are now expected to begin impacting Levy County starting as early as Tuesday evening, but most likely during the overnight hours going into Wednesday. Storm surge issues are expected to begin Wednesday morning along the coast.
Here are some of the key takeaways for this morning:
• Storm Surge Watch in effect for Coastal Levy County
• Tropical Storm Surge Watch in effect for all Levy County
• Tropical Storm winds can be expected to begin as early as Tuesday night, but most likely in the overnight hours going into Wednesday
• Rainfall values haven't changed much. 2-4 inches of rain with some areas seeing higher
• Storm surge of 2-4ft AGL (4-6ft MSL) most likely timing on Wednesday
• No evacuations or closures at this time, but residents and visitors should monitor closely just in case that changes
• Storm Surge Watch in effect for Coastal Levy County
• Tropical Storm Surge Watch in effect for all Levy County
• Tropical Storm winds can be expected to begin as early as Tuesday night, but most likely in the overnight hours going into Wednesday
• Rainfall values haven't changed much. 2-4 inches of rain with some areas seeing higher
• Storm surge of 2-4ft AGL (4-6ft MSL) most likely timing on Wednesday
• No evacuations or closures at this time, but residents and visitors should monitor closely just in case that changes
Preparedness Actions:
• Monitor your local news/weather providers for the most up to date forecast
• Coastal residents should make preparations to protect property from potential storm surge
• All Levy County should make sure that they are prepared for heavy rainfall and strong winds.
• Double check and/or finish assembling your disaster supply kit
• Double check your property for anything that can be damaging in high winds
• Sign up for emergency alerts by visiting our website at levydisaster.com
• Monitor your local news/weather providers for the most up to date forecast
• Coastal residents should make preparations to protect property from potential storm surge
• All Levy County should make sure that they are prepared for heavy rainfall and strong winds.
• Double check and/or finish assembling your disaster supply kit
• Double check your property for anything that can be damaging in high winds
• Sign up for emergency alerts by visiting our website at levydisaster.com
David Peaton FPEM
Assistant Director
Levy County Emergency Management
Office: (352) 486-5150
7911 NE 90th Street
Bronson, FL. 32621
Assistant Director
Levy County Emergency Management
Office: (352) 486-5150
7911 NE 90th Street
Bronson, FL. 32621
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