.areas affected. this local statement provides important information and recommended actions for people and marine interests in select locations and coastal water legs of south Florida.

.watches/warnings. A tropical storm warning is now in effect for the following locations, coastal broward.

A tropical storm warning continues for the following locations. Coastal collier, mainland monroe, coastal miami dade and far south miami dade.

A tropical storm wind warning is now in effect for the following locations, inland broward, metro broward. A tropical storm wind warning continues for the following locations, inland collier, inland miami dade and metro miami dade.

For marine interests, a tropical storm warning is in effect for the atlantic waters of broward and miami dade counties out 60 nautical miles including biscayne bay as well as the coastal waters of collier and mainland monroe counties. A tropical storm watch continues for the following locations.

Coastal palm beach. A tropical storm wind watch continues for the following locations, glades, hendry, inland palm beach and metro palm beach.

For marine interests, a tropical storm watch is in effect for portions the waters of palm beach county as well as lake okeechobee. A flood watch is in effect for all of south Florida.

Please listen closely for any flood warnings that might be in effect for your area. Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed information about additional hazards.

.storm information. At 5 am edt, the center of tropical storm bonnie was located near latitude 24.1n, longitude 78.6w.

This was about 155 miles southeast of miami fl, or about 240 miles east-southeast of naples fl. Storm motion was wnw at 18 mph.

Maximum sustained winds were 40 mph. .situation overview.

The center of tropical storm bonnie is on track to move across the Florida straits and pass over the Florida Keys and very close to the southern tip of the Florida peninsula today. Regardless of the exact track of the center of bonnie, impacts from the storm will be felt over the south Florida mainland.

The most significant impacts are expected over broward, miami-dade and collier counties as well as mainland monroe county, with lesser impacts in the palm beaches and lake okeechobee region. The main area of showers and squalls is forecast to arrive at the southeast coast around 10 am, moving rapidly west across the peninsula during the afternoon and evening.

It is important to remember that tropical storm force winds can be dangerous. As a result, outdoor activities should be limited today.

Rainfall amounts area wide through tonight are forecast to be 2 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts of up to 5 inches. This is capable of causing flooding mainly in flood prone areas such as coastal locations which are vulnerable to tidal effects.

There is also the possibility of isolated tornadoes across all of south Florida today and tonight. .precautionary/preparedness actions.

.next update. The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in miami around noon.

, tropical storm warning remains in effect. , squalls increasing this afternoon.

, new information. Updated probabilities and winds.

, probability of tropical storm/hurricane conditions. The chance for tropical storm conditions at this time is 45 to 55 percent.

This represents a general steady trend since the last forecast. , winds.

As tropical storm bonnie approaches, sustained tropical storm force winds are expected to begin this afternoon. Maximum winds are forecast to be in the 30 to 40 mph range with gusts to 60 mph.

These winds represent a limited threat to life and property. Minor to moderate damage may occur to older mobile homes, especially those that are unanchored.

A few houses may have minor damage to roof shingles and siding. These winds are capable of damaging carports, awnings, pool cages and lanai screens.

Unsecured lightweight items will be blown around, possibly causing additional damage. Winds will become dangerous on bridges and causeways, especially for high profile vehicles.

Some electrical wires will be blown down, and isolated to scattered power outages are likely, especially in areas with above ground lines. Most newly planted trees and shrubs will be damaged or uprooted.

Small branches and numerous small twigs will break off trees. Many palm fronds will be blown down.

the flood watch continues for * all of south Florida, including the following areas, coastal broward, coastal collier, coastal miami dade, coastal palm beach, far south miami dade, glades, hendry, inland broward, inland collier, inland miami dade, inland palm beach, mainland monroe, metro broward, metro miami dade and metro palm beach. * through this afternoon * tropical storm bonnie and is located about northwestern Bahamas, and is forecast by the National Hurricane Center to move through the Florida Keys or extreme southern portions of south Florida today.

Rainfall totals are expected to be around 2 to 3 inches with isolated areas up to 5 inches with this event. There are still some uncertainties with the forecast track and intensity, and this could change the rainfall amounts across the area.

* the grounds are near saturation due to the rainfall accumulated since may. These rainfall amounts could lead to some street and low lying flooding.

There is a possibility for significant flooding with roads becoming impassable and flood waters entering structures.

, for funnel clouds. at 841 am edt, National Weather Service meteorologists have detected strong thunderstorms along a rainband extending from 10 miles east of hallandale to 6 miles east of north bay village to 15 miles east of ocean reef, moving west at 15 mph.

These storms will affect. Miami beach.

Bal harbour. Aventura.

Allapattah. Brownsville.

And surrounding communities. The primary impacts will be gusty winds of 45 to 55 mph.

These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the storm passes.

Also, these storms are developing in an environment favorable for funnel clouds and tornadoes. Residents near the path of these storms should remain on the alert for additional statements and possible warnings.