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Hurricane Local Statement
Hurricane Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 10
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Hurricane Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 10
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL AL092024
524 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 /424 PM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024/
This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia
**HELENE FORECAST TO MAKE LANDFALL AS A MAJOR HURRICANE ALONG THE
FLORIDA BIG BEND ON THURSDAY**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Tropical Storm Warning has been upgraded to a Hurricane
Warning for Henry and Houston
- The Storm Surge Watch has been upgraded to a Storm Surge
Warning for Coastal Gulf
- A Storm Surge Warning has been issued for Inland Taylor
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal
Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Inland Dixie,
Inland Jefferson, Inland Taylor, and Inland Wakulla
- A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien,
Brooks, Calhoun, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur,
Dougherty, Early, Gadsden, Grady, Henry, Houston, Inland
Franklin, Inland Gulf, Irwin, Jackson, Lafayette, Lanier, Lee,
Leon, Liberty, Lowndes, Madison, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman,
Randolph, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner, and Worth
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Central Walton,
Coastal Bay, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Holmes, Inland Bay, North
Walton, South Walton, and Washington
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 510 miles south-southwest of Apalachicola or about 570
miles south-southwest of Tallahassee
- 22.5N 86.6W
- Storm Intensity 85 mph
- Movement North or 355 degrees at 12 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen in the southern Gulf of
Mexico this evening. It is now forecast to rapidly intensify into a
powerful Category 4 hurricane before making landfall along the Florida
Big Bend on Thursday.
Confidence is increasing for catastrophic impacts across our region
including high winds, catastrophic and life-threatening storm surge in
Apalachee Bay, flash flooding from heavy rainfall, and a few
tornadoes. Helene is a large storm and impacts will extend well
outside the cone of uncertainty. Preparations should be completed this
evening, as conditions deteriorate during the day Thursday.
Wind Threat: It is increasingly likely that Helene will make landfall
along the FL Big Bend coast on Thursday as a Major Hurricane. While
exact impacts will be heavily dependent on the eventual track, expect
catastrophic wind damage across the Big Bend and into southern
Georgia. Widespread and prolonged power outages, damage to critical
infrastructure, catastrophic damage to the trees and powerlines,
widespread inaccessibility due to blocked roads, and damage to
well-built structures will all be likely, particularly close to and
east of the track. Power outages will likely last days, if not weeks.
Due to the quick forward speed of Helene, significant wind damage will
likely extend well into Georgia.
Surge Threat: There is a danger of catastrophic and unsurvivable storm
surge for Apalachee Bay. Storm surge may begin to arrive as early as
late Wednesday night ahead of the winds. This forecast, if realized,
is a nightmare surge scenario for Apalachee Bay. Please, please,
please take any evacuation orders seriously!
Flooding Rain Threat: Widespread heavy rainfall is forecast with this
system and will likely lead to both flash flooding and riverine
flooding. Locally heavy rainfall continues to occur ahead of Helene
today across portions of Florida and southeastern Alabama, perhaps
enhancing the overall flooding threat on Thursday as Helene moves
through the area. Even though the hurricane is forecast to be moving
quickly, very high rainfall rates and already saturated soils will
combine for a serious flood risk across the region. Be prepared for
widespread flash flooding and quickly rising rivers and streams. A
Flood Watch is in effect for the entire area.
Tornadoes: While not the highest threat with this system, a few
tornadoes will be possible along and east of the eventual track.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible devastating
impacts across the Florida Big Bend, the eastern Florida Panhandle,
Southwestern Georgia, and portions of Southeastern Alabama. Potential
impacts in this area include:
- Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete roof
and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Damage
greatly accentuated by large airborne projectiles. Locations
may be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
- Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways, and access
routes impassable.
- Widespread power and communications outages.
Also, protect against life-threatening wind having possible
significant to extensive impacts across the western Florida Panhandle
and portions of southeastern Alabama.
* SURGE:
Prepare for life-threatening surge having possible catastrophic
impacts across the coastal Florida Big Bend. Potential impacts in
this area include:
- Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding greatly
accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural damage to
buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly compounded
from considerable floating debris. Locations may be
uninhabitable for an extended period.
- Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or
severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may become
stressed.
- Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.
- Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many lifted
onshore and stranded.
Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, little to no impact is
anticipated.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
devastating impacts across portions of the Florida Big Bend, eastern
Florida Peninsula, and portions of Southwestern Georgia. Potential
impacts include:
- Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and
rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks
in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks,
and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood control systems and
barriers may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape
routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water
with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very
dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened
or washed out.
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
significant to extensive impacts across portions of the western Florida
Panhandle, far eastern Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and
portions of south-central Georgia.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant
impacts across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia. Potential impacts
include:
- The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution
of emergency plans during tropical events.
- Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots
of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures.
- Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile
homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or
uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about.
Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.
If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible.
Allow extra time to reach your destination. Many roads and bridges
will be closed once strong winds arrive. Check the latest weather
forecast before departing and drive with caution.
If heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter
rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or have
pets. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.
Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of
life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any
orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency
Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are
unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.
Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.
If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city in which
you are staying and the name of the county in which it resides.
Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay attention for
instructions from local authorities.
Storm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and
hurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge
zone. Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find
yourself cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed
evacuation orders issued by the local authorities.
Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don`t drown!
If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.
If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
strong winds or flooding.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.
ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- 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 Tallahassee FL around 11:30 PM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.
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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
422 PM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024
ALZ065-068-252200-
Coffee AL-Geneva AL-
422 PM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN COFFEE AND
NORTHWESTERN GENEVA COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM CDT...
At 422 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Opp, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Elba, Enterprise, Samson, New Brockton, Kinston, Coffee Springs,
Chancellor, Mixons Crossroads, Perry Store, Curtis, Carl Folsom A/p,
Lucile, Ino, Turner Crossroads, Central City, Camp Humming Hills,
Clintonville, Goodman, Basin, and Enterprise Municipal A/P.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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LAT...LON 3146 8619 3152 8590 3112 8586 3110 8619
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 261DEG 14KT 3128 8624
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Tropical Storm Warning
Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 10
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL AL092024
518 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024
ALZ065-260530-
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Coffee-
418 PM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT...
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Enterprise
- Elba
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 40 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58
to 73 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropical
storm force.
- PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect life and property
should be completed as soon as possible. Prepare for
significant wind damage.
- ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
- Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with
damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few
buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door
failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored.
Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles.
- Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
fences and roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within
urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways,
and access routes impassable.
- Scattered power and communications outages, but more
prevalent in areas with above ground lines.
* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 3-6 inches, with locally
higher amounts
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major
flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has increased from the previous
assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are
likely.
- PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially
if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.
- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and
rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may
become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers
may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or
washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover
escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of
moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions
become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some
weakened or washed out.
* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few
tornadoes
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a
few tornadoes.
- PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to
tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before
hazardous weather arrives.
- ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter
quickly.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the
execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with
power and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,
chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or
overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,
shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown
off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee
- https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee
- Information from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency
- https://ema.alabama.gov
- Information from Coffee County Emergency Management
- http://coffeecounty.us/239/Emergency-Management
$$
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
732 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Coffee-Dale-Henry-Geneva-Houston-North Walton-Central Walton-
Holmes-Washington-Jackson-Inland Bay-Calhoun-Inland Gulf-Inland
Franklin-Gadsden-Leon-Inland Jefferson-Madison-Liberty-Inland
Wakulla-Inland Taylor-Lafayette-Inland Dixie-South Walton-Coastal
Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-Coastal Jefferson-Coastal
Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-Quitman-Clay-Randolph-
Calhoun-Terrell-Dougherty-Lee-Worth-Turner-Tift-Ben Hill-Irwin-
Early-Miller-Baker-Mitchell-Colquitt-Cook-Berrien-Seminole-
Decatur-Grady-Thomas-Brooks-Lowndes-Lanier-
Including the cities of Peterson Hill, Browntown, Arlington,
Cairo, Seminole State Park, Brooks Co A/P, Geneva Municipal A/P,
Clarksville, Wewahitchka, Turquoise Beach, Santa Clara,
Teeterville, Thomasville, Bainbridge, Dekle Beach, Grady Co A/P,
Buckville, Geneva, Overstreet, Monticello, Fenholloway,
Southport, Madison, Pretoria, Hopewell, Abba, Cross City, Cluster
Springs, Crystal Lake, Iveys Mill, Red Store Crossroads, Morgan
Place, Pelham, Killearn Lakes, Battens Crossroads, Coles, Turner
City, Weber, Littman, Grooverville, Capel, Browns Crossroads,
Fitzgerald, Asbury, Bay City, Forrester, Ashton, Mayhaw,
Springvale Station, Cottle, Waterloo, Ozark, New Hope, Lynn,
Chattahoochee, Glendale, Pleasant Ridge, Dills, Nankin, Bunker,
Gordy, Camilla, Alpine Heights, Cotton, Chipley Municipal
Airport, De Funiak Springs, Durham, East Albany, Hardin Heights,
Quincy Airport, Empress, Odena, Greggs, Wire Bridge, Leonia,
Hawkinstown, Cottonwood, Lawrenceville, Decatur Co A/P,
Apalachicola Airport, Old Town, Capps, Nashville, Creels,
Bannockburn, Steinham Store, Headland, Casa Blanco, Daleville,
Newton, Chaires, Hilliardville, Carbur, Cuba, Quitman, Cuthbert,
Moultrie Municipal A/P, Albany, Jarrott, Logan Field Municipal
A/P, Dixie, Howell Place, Mayo, Argyle, Beachton, Youngstown,
Blackwell Field A/P, Enterprise, Pine Park, Dawson, Valdosta
Regional Airport, Holmes County Airport, Hoggard Mill, Boyd,
Marianna, Ausmac, Tilton, Santa Rosa Beach, Alfords, West
Bainbridge, Gammage, Donaldsonville A/P, Barker Store, Panama
City, Boykin, Blue Springs, White City, Hanover, Port Leon, Red
Rock, Morgan, Bucell Junction, Hacoda, Day, Irwinville, Malone,
Magnolia Beach, Maclay State Gardens, Horseshoe Beach, Valdosta,
Abbeville Municipal A/P, Fort Rucker, Union, Days Crossroads,
Pecan, Dillon, Babcock, De Funiak Spring Airport, Scotts Ferry,
Sopchoppy, Hays Place, Centerville, Honeyville, Dickey, Milford,
Elpino, Lakeland, Athena, Metcalf, Frink, Moores Crossroads,
Harding, Wakulla Springs, Blountstown, Douglasville, Perry,
Riverturn, Pasco, Bellview, Callaway, Barneyville, Leesburg,
Spence Airport, Berrien Co A/P, Shired Island, Bennett,
Commissary Hill, Sneads, Dill, Howard Creek, Shivers Mill, Fish
Creek, Richter Crossroads, Sylvester Airport, Mabson, Dalkeith,
Ocilla, Tallahassee, Edison, Cherry Lake, Five Points, Fort
Gadsden, Walker, Saint Joe Beach, Adams Beach, Chipley, Adel,
Blackwood, Wetumpka, Screamer, Point Washington, Killearn
Estates, Cook Co A/P, Donalsonville, Bagby State Park,
Bradfordville, Center Ridge, Moultrie, Ashburn, Chula, Sunsweet,
Lynn Haven, Simsville, Dawson Municipal A/P, Yeomans, Quincy,
Fairchild, Beacon Hill, Abe Springs, Laconte, Bethel, Little
Hope, Fadette, Marysville, Springvale, Beverly, Georgetown,
Elmodel Wma, Blakely, Portland, Doverel, Apalachicola, Hartford,
Graceville, Econfina, Alma, Branchville, Sandestin, Hatcher,
Tifton, Orange Hill, Jena, Yellow Jacket, Cross City Airport,
Hanson, Westwood, Davis Park, Pine Valley, Midway, Bowens Mill,
Moncrief, Headland Municipal A/P, Capitola, Early Co A/P,
Cooktown, Queensland, Pinetta, Abbeville, Festus, Jonesboro, Port
St. Joe, Saint Marks, Hines, Keyton, Dothan, Cooks Hammock, Buck
Siding, Colquitt, Panacea, Cordrays Mill, Fort Gaines, Poplar
Head, Ashford, Hobby, Bonifay, Graves, Jones Crossing,
Williamsburg, Isabella, Chaires Crossroads, Eucheeanna,
Fitzgerald Municipal A/P, Cabbage Grove, Suwannee, Sylvester,
Crossroads, Ricks Place, Courthouse, Lovett, Mitchell Co A/P,
Buckhorn, High Bluff, Massee, Ewell, Nixon, Benevolence, Cedar
Island, Palmyra, Southwest Ga Regional A/P, Ganer, Freeport,
Enterprise Municipal A/P, Lockett Crossing, Worth, Beamon,
Sweetwater, Herod, Vicksburg, Drifton, Clarks Mill, Cobb
Crossroads, Medart, and Oak Grove
732 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 /632 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024/
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, including the following
areas, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston, Florida, including
the following areas, Calhoun, Central Walton, Coastal Bay, Coastal
Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal
Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Gadsden, Holmes, Inland Bay, Inland
Dixie, Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf, Inland Jefferson, Inland
Taylor, Inland Wakulla, Jackson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty,
Madison, North Walton, South Walton and Washington, and Georgia,
including the following areas, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks,
Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady,
Irwin, Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph,
Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner and Worth.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Pockets of heavy rain are expected today, unrelated to
Tropical Storm Helene. As Helene approaches the Big Bend
coast late Thursday as a major hurricane, additional and
widespread moderate to heavy rain is expected across
southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida
Panhandle and Big Bend. The current forecast through Friday
calls for 5 to 10 inches of rain likely across the area with
localized totals as high as 15 inches possible across
portions of the Florida Big Bend. This could lead to some
flash flooding, some of which could be considerable.
Antecedent conditions are rather wet along and west of the
Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River system. Farther
east, rainfall has generally been near or below normal. Given
the saturated soils over the western areas, these areas may
be more susceptible to flash flooding. Urban and poor
drainage areas would also be susceptible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
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