Watches, Warnings & Advisories



4 products issued by NWS for: 3 Miles NNW Cadwell GA

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
712 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

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712 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North and Central Georgia.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...

Periods of heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding, which are
not associated with Helene, are expected across portions of north
and central Georgia. The greatest potential for flash flooding
will be roughly along the Interstate 85 corridor. In addition, a
few strong to severe storms with damaging winds will be possible.
A tornado cannot be ruled out.


.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday...

A Flood Watch is in effect for north and central Georgia this
afternoon through Friday afternoon. A Tropical Storm Watch is now
in effect until Friday afternoon.

Helene will move across the forecast area Thursday and Friday,
bringing heavy rainfall, flash flooding and river flooding,
tropical storm force winds, and the potential for short-lived
tornadoes. Tropical storm force winds will likely result in areas
of tree damage and power line damage.


.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

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Hurricane Local Statement

Hurricane Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 9
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Hurricane Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 9
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA  AL092024
1131 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

This product covers North and Central Georgia

**HELENE TO BRING MAJOR IMPACTS TO NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA ON
 THURSDAY AND FRIDAY**

NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane
      Warning for Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Pulaski, Schley, Stewart,
      Sumter, Webster, and Wilcox
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
      Warning for Bibb, Bleckley, Chattahoochee, Crawford, Dodge,
      Houston, Marion, Muscogee, Peach, Talbot, Taylor, Telfair, and
      Twiggs
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Harris
    - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Baldwin, Banks,
      Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee,
      Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dade, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas,
      Fannin, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Gilmer, Glascock, Gordon,
      Greene, Gwinnett, Hall, Hancock, Haralson, Heard, Henry,
      Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison,
      Meriwether, Morgan, Murray, Newton, North Fulton, Oconee,
      Oglethorpe, Paulding, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Rockdale,
      South Fulton, Spalding, Taliaferro, Towns, Troup, Union,
      Walker, Walton, Warren, Washington, White, Whitfield, and Wilkes

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Crisp, Dooly, Macon,
      Pulaski, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Webster, and Wilcox
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bibb, Bleckley,
      Chattahoochee, Crawford, Dodge, Harris, Houston, Marion,
      Muscogee, Peach, Talbot, Taylor, Telfair, and Twiggs
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Baldwin, Banks, Barrow,
      Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke,
      Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dade, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Emanuel,
      Fannin, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Gilmer, Glascock, Gordon,
      Greene, Gwinnett, Hall, Hancock, Haralson, Heard, Henry,
      Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Lamar, Laurens,
      Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan,
      Murray, Newton, North Fulton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding,
      Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Rockdale, South Fulton, Spalding,
      Taliaferro, Toombs, Towns, Treutlen, Troup, Union, Upson,
      Walker, Walton, Warren, Washington, Wheeler, White, Whitfield,
      Wilkes, and Wilkinson

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 850 miles south of Atlanta GA or about 750 miles south of
      Columbus GA
    - 21.6N 86.3W
    - Storm Intensity 80 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 330 degrees at 10 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW...

Hurricane Helene is currently east of the Yucatan Peninsula and is
forecast to track northward and accelerate over the eastern Gulf of
Mexico through Thursday. Helene is forecast to become a major
hurricane shortly before making landfall along the Big Bend of
Florida on Thursday evening. Significant impacts are expected across
the north and central Georgia Thursday and Friday with lingering
flooding impacts over the weekend.

Rainfall amounts of 4 to 10 inches, with localized amounts over 12
inches, are expected. The highest amounts are expected over a wide
swatch along I-85 into northeast Georgia from Columbus to Atlanta to
Gainesville and the northeast Georgia mountains. Widespread flooding
is expected with significant flash flooding and moderate to
major river flooding possible.

Hurricane and tropical storm force wind gusts, potentially exceeding
70 mph, are expected to begin across the southern portion of the
forecast area on Thursday evening, then spread north overnight into
Friday morning and continuing into the afternoon. Given the
saturated soils, widespread downing of trees and significant power
outages are expected.

Prepare for an extended period of power loss!

Short-lived tornadoes will also be possible across east-central
Georgia Thursday evening through early Friday morning, with greatest
potential for areas north and east of the track of Helene.

Helene will be an expansive system with impacts occurring well away
from the storm center.

Preparations should be completed well before impacts begin. The time
to act is now!

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
significant to extensive impacts across much of north and central
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,
      canals, arroyos, and ditches may become raging rivers. In
      mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage down valleys while
      increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. 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.

* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts
across portions of central Georgia. Potential impacts in this area
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.

Also, protect against dangerous wind having possible significant
impacts across the remainder of north and central Georgia.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a dangerous tornado event having possible limited impacts
across east-central 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.

Elsewhere across North and Central Georgia, little to no impact is
anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* 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.

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.

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 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.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor drainage area, in a
valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to move to safe shelter
on higher ground.

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 creating an emergency plan see ready.ga.gov
- 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 Peachtree City GA before 6 PM, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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Tropical Storm Watch

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 9
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA  AL092024
1111 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

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1111 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Dublin

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 55 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: Efforts to protect life and property should now be
          underway. Prepare for significant wind damage.
        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations 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: 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 remained nearly steady 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, canals, arroyos,
          and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,
          destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while
          increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides.
          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:
    - Family emergency plans: Federal Emergency Management Agency
        - http://ready.gov/hurricanes
    - Local weather conditions and forecasts:
        - http://weather.gov/atlanta

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
311 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

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Cherokee-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-
North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Wilkes-
Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-
Newton-Morgan-Greene-Taliaferro-Heard-Coweta-Fayette-Clayton-
Spalding-Henry-Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-Warren-Troup-
Meriwether-Pike-Upson-Lamar-Monroe-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-
Glascock-Jefferson-Harris-Talbot-Taylor-Crawford-Bibb-Twiggs-
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Sumter-Dooly-Crisp-Pulaski-Wilcox-Dodge-Telfair-Wheeler-
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Including the cities of Sandersville, Jasper, Cochran, Griffin,
Carrollton, Cedartown, Hawkinsville, Peachtree City, Jackson,
Cordele, Greensboro, Barnesville, Butler, East Point, Toomsboro,
Roberts, Woodstock, Vienna, Homer, Watkinsville, Alamo, Rome,
Montezuma, Monticello, Dallas, Hiawassee, Preston, Monroe,
Crawfordville, Forsyth, Douglasville, Warner Robins, Gainesville,
Vidalia, Gray, Covington, Cartersville, Calhoun, Buena Vista,
Ellaville, Eastman, Eatonton, Americus, Commerce, Winder,
Louisville, Fort Valley, Talbotton, Atlanta, Cumming, Riverdale,
Bremen, Dawsonville, Lawrenceville, Ellijay, Mcrae, Soperton,
Marietta, Comer, Swainsboro, Lumpkin, Macon, Dublin, Trenton,
Washington, Newnan, Decatur, Mount Vernon, Fort Moore, Blue
Ridge, Jeffersonville, Wrightsville, Summerville, Zebulon,
Crawford, Pine Mountain, LaFayette, Milledgeville, Manchester,
Fort Oglethorpe, Dahlonega, Franklin, Warrenton, Sparta, Conyers,
Chatsworth, Athens, Stockbridge, West Point, Cleveland,
Thomaston, Blairsville, Madison, Abbeville, Columbus, GIbson, and
Dalton
311 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
  northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia,
  including the following areas, in central Georgia, Baldwin, Bibb,
  Bleckley, Butts, Crawford, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Houston, Jasper,
  Jones, Laurens, Monroe, Montgomery, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam,
  Telfair, Twiggs, Wheeler, Wilcox and Wilkinson. In east central
  Georgia, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Jefferson, Johnson,
  Taliaferro, Treutlen, Warren, Washington and Wilkes. In north
  central Georgia, Barrow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb,
  Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry,
  Lumpkin, Morgan, Newton, North Fulton, Pickens, Rockdale, South
  Fulton, Union and Walton. In northeast Georgia, Banks, Clarke,
  Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Towns and White. In
  northwest Georgia, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade,
  Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker and
  Whitfield. In southeast Georgia, Toombs. In west central Georgia,
  Chattahoochee, Coweta, Harris, Heard, Lamar, Macon, Marion,
  Meriwether, Muscogee, Pike, Schley, Spalding, Stewart, Sumter,
  Talbot, Taylor, Troup, Upson and Webster.

* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
  in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Initial areas of heavy rainfall are expected across mainly
    north Georgia through tonight which could lead to localized
    flash flooding. Widespread torrential rainfall is expected to
    then overspread the area on Thursday into Thursday night as
    Tropical Storm Helene approaches. Storm total rainfall of 4
    to 8 inches with locally higher amounts is expected through
    Friday.
  - 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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