TD9 becomes better organized, still moving slowly; likely to intensify as it moves to Florida

Tropical Depression #9 is becoming better organize as it's convection exits Cuba. It will continue to travel westward overnight over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, shifting north during the next 24 hours

Currently maximum sustained winds at 35 MPH, moving west at 7MPH. Minimum barometric pressure has decreased to 1003 mb showing some signs of strengthening.

The track and the majority of reliable models continue to bring a tropical system into Florida sometime around noon on Thursday.

Parts of Florida could be placed under a watch or a warning Tuesday.

Showers will continue to stream in from Atlantic overnight and by late morning on Tuesday showers will slightly shift and enter from the southeast. Wednesday, the showers and thunderstorms will enter from the southwest following the general motion of the storm.

This storm’s main impacts will be rain which could lead to flooding in areas prone to flood, moderate risk for tropical storm winds and the risk for isolated tornadoes also exists.

Officials in Central Florida also continue to monitor this system closely as preparation could start to ramp up quick if the system becomes imminent

City of St. Cloud officials are carefully monitoring the continuing development of the tropical weather system. No decision has been made on sand bags availability.
"We (County, St. Cloud, & Kissimmee) usually release a joint press release announcing sand bags availability. I'll keep you posted if/when City of St. Cloud will provide sand and bags" stated Sandra Ramirez, City of St. Cloud Public Information Officer.

Seminole County Emergency Management continues to monitor weather conditions. In an effort to offer residents a layer of flood protection for their homes, Seminole County and municipal partners will open sandbag operations as follows:

SEMINOLE COUNTY
-Open Tuesday-Friday, 8:00AM-7:00PM
-Near Fire Station 35, 4170 N US HWY 17-92, Sanford
-Residents may fill up to 30 bags
-Bring your own shovel

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, EASTMONTE PARK
-Open 24/7
-Eastmonte Park Overflow Parking Lot, 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte
-Bring your own shovel

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, WESTMONTE PARK
-Open Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00AM-10:00PM, Sunday, 8:00AM-Dusk
-Westmonte Park, 624 Bills Lane, Altamonte
-Bring your own shovel

LAKE MARY
-Open Tuesday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:00PM
-235 Rinehart Road, Lake Mary
-Bring your own shovel

LONGWOOD
-Open Tuesday-Friday, 8:00AM-3:30PM
-Public Works Facility, 907 East State Road 434, Longwood
-Residents may fill up to 10 bags
-Bring your own shovel, photo ID
-Only available for Longwood residents

OVIEDO
-Locations/times will be determined Tuesday, 8/30/16

SANFORD
-Open 24/7
-Public Works Facility, 800 W Fulton Street
-Bring your own shovel

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