Tropical Cyclone Statement Issued
From
City of Hawthorne
Sent
Fri, Sep 27 @ 5:55am
Description
Tropical Cyclone Statement issued September 27 at 5:41AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
HLSJAX
This product covers Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia
****HELENE DOWNGRADED TO A TROPICAL STORM WHILE MOVING RAPIDLY
THROUGH GEORGIA****
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Hurricane
Warning has been cancelled for Atkinson, Clinch, Coffee,
Eastern Hamilton, Echols, Gilchrist, Jeff Davis, Northern
Columbia, Southeastern Columbia, Southwestern Columbia,
Suwannee, Western Alachua, Western Hamilton, and Western Marion
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Appling, Atkinson,
Bacon, Baker, Bradford, Brantley, Central Marion, Clinch,
Coastal Camden, Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Coastal Glynn,
Coastal Nassau, Coastal St. Johns, Coffee, Eastern Alachua,
Eastern Clay, Eastern Hamilton, Eastern Marion, Eastern Putnam,
Echols, Gilchrist, Inland Camden, Inland Flagler, Inland Glynn,
Inland Nassau, Inland St. Johns, Jeff Davis, Northeastern
Charlton, Northern Columbia, Northern Ware, Pierce, South
Central Duval, Southeastern Columbia, Southern Ware,
Southwestern Columbia, Suwannee, Trout River, Union, Wayne,
Western Alachua, Western Charlton, Western Clay, Western Duval,
Western Hamilton, Western Marion, and Western Putnam
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 190 miles north-northwest of Jacksonville FL
- 32.8N 83.0W
- Storm Intensity 70 mph
- Movement North or 360 degrees at 30 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Helene is moving toward the north near 30 mph which will take the ceter
over central and northeastern Georgia. Hurricane warnings Flash Flood
Watch and Tornado Watches have all been lowered with Tropical Storm
Warnings remainind over the entire area.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event continue across coastal
northeast Florida and southeast Georgia and within the St. Johns River
Basin. Remain well away from locally hazardous surge having limited
impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.
* WIND:
Potential impacts from the wind continue across Suwannee Valley and far
inland southeast Georgia. Remain well sheltered from life-threatening
wind having potentially devastating impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
uninhabitable for weeks.
- Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and
access routes impassable.
- Large areas with power and communications outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Continue to follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a
battery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.
Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.
Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.
If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch
or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic
rise in water levels.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Jacksonville FL prior to 9 AM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
This notification was posted by City of Hawthorne. City of Hawthorne is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
