Morris, GA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Flood Advisory issued October 10 at 6:21AM EDT until October 10 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Bryan County in southeastern Georgia... Chatham County in southeastern Georgia... * WHEN...Until 915 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 619 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - A cluster of thunderstorms will move through Chatham County and the Savannah metro area over the next hour. Very heavy rainfall will occur, with hourly rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour expected. This will likely produce at least minor flooding on area roadways. The main area of concern includes Skidaway Island, Wilmington Island, and Savannah. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Tybee Island, Midtown Savannah, Coffee Bluff, Windsor Forest, Hunter Army Airfield, Wilmington Island, Downtown Savannah, Hutchinson Island, Fort Pulaski National Monument and Montgomery.

Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 6:21AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

At 619 AM EDT, heavy rain was centered over Lakewood Park, or near Atlanta... and was nearly stationary. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind and enhanced risk for downed trees. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects is expected. Trees can also down more easily with already wet soil from previous rainfall. Locations impacted include... Atlanta, Decatur, Peachtree Corners, City of South Fulton, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Dunwoody, East Point, Duluth, Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park, Lilburn, Chamblee, Norcross, Doraville, Clarkston, Morrow, Hapeville, and Stone Mountain.

Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 5:43AM EDT until October 10 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

FFWFFC The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Henry County in north central Georgia... Northwestern Lamar County in west central Georgia... Pike County in west central Georgia... Spalding County in west central Georgia... * Until 1145 AM EDT Saturday. * At 543 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Griffin, McDonough, Zebulon, Hampton, Locust Grove, Milner, Williamson, Orchard Hill, Meansville, Sunny Side, East Griffin, Concord, Experiment, Highland Mills, Rover, Towalaga, Walker Mill, Zetella and Birdie.

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 10 at 5:23AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

HLSFFC This product covers North and Central Georgia **ISAIAS MOVING INLAND OVER ALABAMA** **FLASH FLOODING AND TORNADO RISKS CONTINUE INTO TONIGHT** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Chattahoochee, Harris, Heard, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Pike, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, Upson, and Webster * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 170 miles southwest of Atlanta GA or about 90 miles west-southwest of Columbus GA - 32.0N 86.5W - Storm Intensity 35 mph - Movement North or 360 degrees at 14 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ As of 5 AM EDT, Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias was moving northward across Alabama at 14 MPH with maximum sustained winds of 35 MPH. Widespread and potentially significant impacts are starting to unfold across North and Central Georgia on the eastern side of Isaias. These include a prolonged period of strong winds, heavy rainfall with localized flooding, and the potential for several tornadoes. Impacts will peak in intensity today into tonight as Isaias continues moving north across Alabama and into the Tennessee Valley. While Isaias is weakening and has become post-tropical, there will be a very strong pressure gradient between the system and strong high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic. This gradient will support a prolonged period of strong easterly winds with frequent gusts to 40 to 50 mph across most of North Georgia through this afternoon and into tonight. A High Wind Warning is in effect for this area. Areas to the south of these warnings are in a Wind Advisory where winds will be weaker, though gusts up to 40 mph will be possible. Across all areas, the prolonged and strong winds could lead to power outages from downed limbs and trees, especially when combined with saturated soils from periods of heavy rain. Isaias will continue to bring widespread rainfall to the area, with multiple bands of heavy rain expected through early Sunday. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are likely across much of the area. A localized swath of as much as 8 inches will be possible where the heaviest banding sets up. This rainfall could lead to flash flooding, particularly in urban and poor-drainge areas, as well as flood-prone creeks and streams. The north-south orientation of bands may enhance river flooding along north-south reaches. Training heavy rain in the mountains may furthermore increase the risk of landslides. A Flood Watch remains in effect for the entire area, as a result. Additionally, a favorable environment for tornadoes is starting to develop across Central Georgia early this morning, and will advance into north Georgia by the afternoon and evening. Several tornadoes will be possible, particularly within the outer rainbands of the system. Tornadoes from tropical systems are typically quick to develop and short-lived, but with the forward speed of the system and the unique setup, we can't rule out a stronger (EF2 or EF3), long-track tornado, especially across Central Georgia. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across North and Central Georgia. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind having potentially significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. * FLOODING RAIN: Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across North and Central Georgia. Remain well guarded against life- threatening flood waters having possible extensive impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - 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. * TORNADOES: Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across North and Central Georgia. Remain well braced against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts. If realized, these 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 ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: 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. During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather. 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. 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. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body. * 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 ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 10 at 5:09AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

HLSTAE This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia **POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE ISAIAS CONTINUES PULLING AWAY FROM THE REGION. ALL TROPICAL HEADLINES HAVE BEEN DROPPED** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 140 miles north-northwest of Panama City or about 180 miles north-northwest of Apalachicola - 32.0N 86.5W - Storm Intensity 35 mph - Movement North or 360 degrees at 14 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ At 5 AM ET, Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias was moving north at 20 mph over Southern Alabama with max sustained winds of 35 mph. This downgraded system has pulled far enough away from the region to warrant dropping all tropical headlines with this advisory cycle. The previous Storm Surge Warning has been replaced by a Coastal Flood Advisory for the FL Panhandle and Big Bend Forgotten coast where inundation values of 1 to 3 feet above normally dry ground are possible through today. Very heavy rain was observed earlier this evening mainly along and just east of Isaias' track. Radar-estimated amounts highlight a swath of 7 to 8 inches from coastal Walton County, FL into western Geneva, and Coffee County, AL with isolated amounts in excess of 10 inches. Standing water is likely at those locations. Although much of the flooding rain threat has subsided, additional bands of showers with embedded heavy rain are expected to focus across the Forgotten Coast, Florida Big Bend, and I-75 corridor. A Flood Watch remains in effect for points east of US-19. The tornado risk has also diminished substantially overnight, but there is another window of opportunity for potential tornadic circulations within the aforementioned bands through this afternoon. Despite the overall improved weather conditions, residents are urged to remain vigilant with respect to damage in the form of downed trees and power lines, in addition to any standing water from flooding rains, and continued hazardous beach conditions.Listen to local officials during any cleanup efforts. Exercise caution if affected by power outages. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across the Florida Big Bend and parts of Southwest Georgia. Remain well guarded against dangerous flood waters having further impacts of significant potential. * TORNADOES: Additional impacts from tornadoes are still a concern across the Florida Big Bend and parts of Southwest Georgia. Remain well braced against dangerous tornado event having further significant impact potential. * SURGE: Minor impacts are anticipated at this time across eastern Florida Panhandle and Big Bend Forgotten Coast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Check in with your emergency points of contact. Let them know your location and status. Keep conversations short and to the point. Do not tie up communications systems. Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their points of contact. Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities have inspected roads and bridges and have given the all clear. Hazards like downed power lines and trees, washed out roads, continued flooding in low lying areas and non-functioning traffic lights make travel difficult. Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers interfere with the emergency work of first responders. When inspecting damage, use flashlights rather than candles or flamed lanterns. Be aware of sparks that can ignite natural gas or other leaking flammables. When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes. Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience do the job. Never cut trees without a partner. If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from open doors and windows. Problems with sewer backups can further contaminate standing flood waters. Keep children away from flood waters. Also, listen for boil water alerts as tap water may have become non-potable. Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts and heed any flood watches and warnings. Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover the road. Turn around, don't drown! Have multiple ways to receive Tornado Warnings if issued. Consider nearby shelter options as you move about. Be ready to shelter quickly. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 5:04AM EDT until October 10 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...In Georgia, Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond Counties. In South Carolina, Edgefield and McCormick Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 5:03AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

* 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...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias will continue to bring rounds of heavy rainfall to the area through Saturday night. Widespread totals of 1 to 4 inches are expected with a localized swath of up to 8 inches where the heaviest bands set up and train. With high rainfall rates and the potential for repeated rounds of heavy rain in bands, flash flooding is expected. The locations most at risk are poor drainage and urban areas, as well as creeks and streams prone to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 5:00AM EDT until October 10 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of west central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 5:00AM EDT until October 10 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued October 10 at 5:00AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Stronger gusts are possible in the higher elevations of the north Georgia mountains. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 3:52AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Dixie, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Inland Dixie, Inland Jefferson, Inland Taylor, Lafayette and Madison and Georgia, including the following areas, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Dougherty, Irwin, Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Mitchell, Thomas, Tift, Turner and Worth. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 3 inches of rain is forecast today, with localized amounts of 3 to 5 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued October 10 at 2:59AM EDT until October 11 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 2:47AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia, including the following areas, Bulloch, Candler, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Effingham, Evans, Inland Bryan, Inland Chatham, Inland Liberty, Inland McIntosh, Jenkins, Long, Screven and Tattnall and southeast South Carolina, including the following areas, Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, Inland Jasper and Tidal Berkeley. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Bands of heavy rainfall will spread across southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina throughout the day. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts of 3 to 6 inches possible. Rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour will be possible within the heaviest rain bands. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 10 at 2:41AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

HLSTAE This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia **ISAIAS IS NOW POST-TROPICAL. MULTIPLE HAZARDS STILL REMAIN** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Hurricane Warning has been cancelled for Central Walton, Coastal Bay, Coffee, Geneva, Holmes, Inland Bay, North Walton, South Walton, and Washington * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect for Coastal Bay, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, and South Walton - A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Coastal Dixie and Coastal Taylor - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baker, Calhoun, Calhoun, Central Walton, Clay, Coffee, Colquitt, Dale, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Gadsden, Geneva, Grady, Henry, Holmes, Houston, Inland Bay, Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf, Inland Jefferson, Inland Wakulla, Jackson, Lee, Leon, Miller, Mitchell, North Walton, Northern Liberty, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Southern Liberty, Terrell, Thomas, Washington, and Worth * STORM INFORMATION: - About 110 miles north-northwest of Panama City or about 150 miles northwest of Apalachicola - 31.5N 86.5W - Storm Intensity 65 mph - Movement North or 355 degrees at 20 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ At 2 AM ET, Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias was moving north at 20 mph over Southern Alabama with max sustained winds of 65 mph. All prior Hurricane Warnings have been replaced by Tropical Storm Warnings to account for lingering gusty winds occasionally to around 40 mph or higher. Other pre-existing hazards remain in effect through this intermediate advisory cycle. A Storm Surge Warning continues across all of our Florida Panhandle and Big Bend coast until later this morning for inundation values of 2 to 4 feet above normally dry ground. Coastal saltwater flooding may linger through Saturday from persistent onshore flow. Very heavy rain was observed earlier this evening mainly along and just east of Isaias' track. Radar-estimated amounts highlight a swath of 7 to 8 inches from coastal Walton County, FL into western Geneva, and Coffee County, AL with isolated amounts in excess of 10 inches. Standing water is likely at those locations. Although much of the flooding rain threat has subsided, additional bands of showers with embedded heavy rain are expected to redevelop later this morning and focus across the Forgotten Coast, Florida Big Bend, and I-75 corridor. A Flood Watch remains in effect areawide until this evening. The tornado risk has also diminished substantially this evening, but there is another window of opportunity for potential tornadic circulations within the aforementioned bands through this afternoon. Despite the overall improved weather conditions, residents are urged to remain vigilant with respect to damage in the form of downed trees and power lines, in addition to any standing water from flooding rains, and continued hazardous beach conditions. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still ongoing across parts of the Tri-state area. Remain well guarded against life- threatening flood waters having possible devastating impacts. If realized, these 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. * SURGE: Potential impacts from the main surge event are still ongoing across the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend coast. Remain well away from life- threatening surge having possible significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. * TORNADOES: Potential impacts from tornadoes possibly unfold across the Florida Big Bend and parts of southwest Georgia. Remain well braced against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts. If realized, these 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. * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are ongoing across much of the Tri-state area. Remain well sheltered from strong to gusty winds having possible devastating impacts. If realized, these impacts 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: 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 additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL around 6 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 2:38AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 46 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects including portable tents. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Rip Current Statement issued October 10 at 2:26AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.7 to 9.9 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski). * WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina, Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:45 AM this morning at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 10 at 2:26AM EDT until October 10 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.7 to 9.9 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski). * WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina, Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:45 AM this morning at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 2:06AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, including the following areas, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens, western North Carolina, including the following areas, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey, and Upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, Greater Oconee, Greenville Mountains, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Sunday 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. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As Isaias weakens and moves northward through the Mid-South early this morning, rain will become increasingly likely across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. Periods of rain may begin over the watch area before daybreak, though rainfall rates will initially be light. Rainfall rates will increase during the day, and heavy rain is most likely this afternoon through early Sunday morning, particularly along the south and east facing Blue Ridge Escarpment, that is, near the southern border of North Carolina west of I-26, and in the sharp terrain from near Saluda to Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. A slow-moving band of heavy rain may move across northeast Georgia and the Upstate of South Carolina late this afternoon and this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 2:04AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Georgia, including the following areas, Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Clinch, Coastal Camden, Coastal Glynn, Coffee, Echols, Inland Camden, Inland Glynn, Jeff Davis, Northeastern Charlton, Northern Ware, Pierce, Southern Ware, Wayne and Western Charlton. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A lifting warm front and moisture from the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Isaias passing northwest of the area will bring rounds of moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms across areas of Southeast Georgia and the Suwannee Valley of Northeast Florida today. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are likely with locally higher amounts possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 1:32AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia, including the following counties, Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie and Richmond and central South Carolina, including the following counties, Edgefield and McCormick. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Sunday morning. * 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... - Isaias continues to move inland overnight with a band of associated heavy rainfall developing near the area Saturday. While the exact location of where this banding will occur is uncertain, higher rainfall totals potentially moving into eastern GA and southern SC. Rainfall totals of 3-6" are possible within this band of heavier rain Saturday morning into Saturday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 11:29PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

HLSFFC This product covers North and Central Georgia **TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FOR WEST-CENTRAL GEORGIA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Chattahoochee, Harris, Heard, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Pike, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, Upson, and Webster * STORM INFORMATION: - About 240 miles south-southwest of Atlanta GA or about 140 miles southwest of Columbus GA - 30.8N 86.5W - Storm Intensity 90 mph - Movement North or 5 degrees at 20 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, FL around 9:30 PM EDT. As of 11 PM EDT, Hurricane Isaias was located over the western Florida panhandle with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, moving N at 20 mph. The center of Isaias is forecast to move N to NW through Alabama overnight and Saturday. Widespread and potentially significant impacts to North and Central Georgia are anticipated on the eastern side of Isaias. These include a prolonged period of strong winds, heavy rainfall with localized flooding, and the potential for several tornadoes. Impacts will peak in intensity Saturday into Saturday night as Isaias moves continues into north Alabama and into the Tennessee Valley. The wind field associated with Isaias is expected to expand considerably as the system moves further inland and becomes extra- tropical. Strong winds will extend well east of the center of the storm and into west Georgia. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for this area where wind gusts to 60 mph will be possible. While Isaias will be weakening and becoming post-tropical, there will be a very strong pressure gradient between the system and strong high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic to the north and east of the Tropical Storm Warning. This gradient will support a prolonged period of strong easterly winds with frequent gusts to 40 to 60 mph across most of North Georgia this afternoon into tonight. A High Wind Warning is in effect for this area. Areas to the south and east of these warnings have been placed in a Wind Advisory where winds will be weaker, though gusts up to 40 mph will be possible. Across all areas, the prolonged and strong winds could lead to power outages from downed limbs and trees, especially when combined with saturated soils from periods of heavy rain. Isaias will bring widespread rainfall, with multiple bands of heavy rain expected tonight through early Sunday. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are likely across much of the area. A localized swath of as much as 8 inches will be possible where the heaviest banding sets up. This rainfall could lead to flash flooding, particularly in urban and poor-drainge areas, as well as flood-prone creeks and streams. The north-south orientation of bands may enhance river flooding along north south reaches. Training heavy rain in the mountains may furthermore increase the risk of landslides. A Flood Watch is in effect issued for the entire area, as a result. Additionally, as Isaias tracks northward and inland late tonight into Saturday, a favorable environment for tornadoes will develop first across Central Georgia, then advance into north Georgia by the afternoon and evening. Several tornadoes will be possible, particularly within the outer rainbands of the system. Tornadoes from tropical systems are typically quick to develop and short- lived, but with the forward speed of the system and the unique setup, we can't rule out a stronger (EF2 or EF3), long-track tornado, especially across Central Georgia. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across portions of north and central Georgia. Potential impacts in this area include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible extensive impacts across north and central Georgia. Potential impacts include: - 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. * TORNADOES: Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts across north and 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * 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. 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. It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter. If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay attention for instructions from 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 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 ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA around 5 AM, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 11:22PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

HLSTAE This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia **ISAIAS MOVING INLAND OVER THE WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for Coastal Bay and South Walton - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Central Walton, Coffee, Geneva, Holmes, Inland Bay, North Walton, and Washington - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect for Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal Jefferson, and Coastal Wakulla - A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Coastal Dixie and Coastal Taylor - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baker, Calhoun, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Dale, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Gadsden, Grady, Henry, Houston, Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf, Inland Jefferson, Inland Wakulla, Jackson, Lee, Leon, Miller, Mitchell, Northern Liberty, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Southern Liberty, Terrell, Thomas, and Worth * STORM INFORMATION: - About 70 miles northwest of Panama City or about 120 miles northwest of Apalachicola - 30.8N 86.5W - Storm Intensity 90 mph - Movement North or 5 degrees at 20 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ ...DAMAGING WIND GUSTS...FLOODING RAINS...AND A FEW TORNADOES POSSIBLE THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS INTO SATURDAY... At 11 PM ET, Hurricane Isaias was located over the western Florida Panhandle with winds of 90 mph and moving N at 20 mph. Isaias is forecast to continue on a northward track through the overnight hours and move into Alabama. Now inland, the peak winds of the hurricane will gradually weaken. However, a considerably large wind field combined with displaced convection east of the track will continue to generate impacts well beyond the forecast cone, particularly east of the hurricane's center. Conditions will remain dangerous across the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend, Southeast Alabama, and Southwest Georgia for the next several hours. Residents should remain in a safe location until conditions improve. A Storm Surge Warning remains in effect for the all of our Panhandle and Big Bend coast. Life-threatening inundation values of 3 to 5 feet above normally dry ground remain possible along the Panhandle coast east to the Aucilla River and 2 to 4 feet from the Aucilla River to the Suwannee River. Coastal saltwater flooding may linger through Saturday from persistent onshore flow. Soggy conditions across the region from recent rainfall will make much of the Tri-state area more sensitive to flooding from additional heavy rainfall from Isaias. Forecast rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches are expected across much of the area from the storm. Localized totals up to 15 inches are possible, especially within banding across the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend. Such values would be capable of producing isolated to scattered flash flooding. Localized considerable flash flooding is also possible where bands of heavy rain move repeatedly over the same area. Given these factors, a Flood Watch is in effect for the Tri-State area through Saturday evening. Minor to isolated moderate river flooding appears likely from the anticipated rain. Isaias will also bring a heightened tornado risk across the Florida Panhandle and FL Big Bend overnight into Saturday and Southeast AL & Southwest GA late tonight into Saturday. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across the Tri-State area. Remain well sheltered from life-threatening wind having devastating impacts. If realized, these impacts 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. Potential impacts from the main wind event are expected to continue across the Tri-State area. Remain well sheltered from life- threatening wind having limited to extensive impacts. * SURGE: Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across the Florida Panhandle and western Big Bend coast. Remain well away from life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. * FLOODING RAIN: Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across much of the Florida Panhandle, Big Bend and Southeast Alabama into Southwest Georgia. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood waters having possible devastating impacts. If realized, these 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. * TORNADOES: Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across the eastern Florida Panhandle, Florida Big Bend, into Southeast Alabama and Southwest Georgia. Remain well braced against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts. If realized, these 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 ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: 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. During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather. 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. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL around 530 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Flood Warning issued October 9 at 9:33PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in southeast Georgia... Satilla River At Atkinson affecting Brantley County. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/wfo/JAX The next statement will be issued Saturday evening at 945 PM EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Satilla River at Atkinson. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Warners Landing, Louis Landing and secondary roads around KOA campgrounds begin to flood. At 14.0 feet, River Rock Road begins to experience flooding across the road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 9 at 9:05PM EDT until October 14 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

...The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia... Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Thomas and Grady Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84). * WHEN...From Saturday evening to Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Access to structures at the end of Lewis Land in Grady County becomes restricted above this level. At Dickey Ferry, water begins to approach homes near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 17.8 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet on 02/01/1991. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 9 at 8:58PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in southeast Georgia and northeast Florida... St Mary's River At Macclenny affecting Charlton, Baker and Nassau Counties. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/wfo/JAX The next statement will be issued Saturday evening at 900 PM EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Mary's River at Macclenny. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas and timber lands including some properties along St. Mary's River Bluff Road and the Cypress Landing Resort on the Georgia side. At 14.0 feet, Flooding of bottomlands along the river and some lower access roads including the lower half of St. Mary's River Bluff Road which cuts off 15 to 20 homes on the Georgia side. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 2:42PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend Florida and south central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 11:38AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

HLSFFC This product covers North and Central Georgia **TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS ISSUED FOR WEST-CENTRAL GEORGIA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning for Chattahoochee, Harris, Heard, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Pike, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, Upson, and Webster * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Chattahoochee, Harris, Heard, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Pike, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, Upson, and Webster * STORM INFORMATION: - About 450 miles south-southwest of Atlanta GA or about 360 miles south-southwest of Columbus GA - 27.7N 87.3W - Storm Intensity 120 mph - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 16 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ As of 11 AM ET, Hurricane Isaias was located in the northern Gulf with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, moving NNE at 16 mph. Isaias is forecast to accelerate towards the northern Gulf Coast this evening into early Saturday, and begin bringing widespread and potentially significant impacts to North and Central Georgia. These include a prolonged period of strong winds, heavy rainfall with localized flooding, and the potential for several tornadoes. Impacts will peak in intensity Saturday into Saturday night as Isaias moves northward across Mississippi/Alabama and into the Tennessee Valley. The wind field associated with Isaias is expected to expand considerably as the system moves inland and becomes extra-tropical. Strong winds will extend well east of the center of the storm and into West-Central Georgia. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for this area where wind gusts to 50 mph will be possible. Further north and east, while Isaias will be weakening and becoming post- tropical, there will be a very strong pressure gradient between the system and strong high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic. This gradient will support a prolonged period of strong easterly winds with frequent gusts to 40 to 50 mph across most of North Georgia from tonight through early Sunday. A High Wind Warning has been issued for this area. Areas to the south and east of these warnings have been placed in a Wind Advisory where winds will be weaker, but still have gusts to 40 mph. Across all areas, the prolonged and strong winds could lead to power outages from downed limbs and trees, especially when combined with saturated soils from periods of heavy rain. Isaias will bring widespread rainfall, with multiple bands of heavy rain expected tonight through early Sunday. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 4 inches are likely across much of the area, with a localized swath of up to 8 inches where the heaviest banding sets up. This rainfall could lead to localized flash flooding, particularly in urban and poor-drainge areas, as well as flood-prone creeks and streams. A Flood Watch has been issued for the entire area. Additionally, as Isaias tracks northward and inland late tonight into Saturday, a favorable environment for tornadoes will develop across North and Central Georgia, and continue through Saturday night. Several tornadoes will be possible, particularly within the outer rainbands of the system. Tornadoes from tropical systems are typically quick to develop and short-lived, but with the forward speed of the system and the unique setup, we can't rule out a stronger (EF2 or EF3), long-track tornado, especially across Central Georgia. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Protect against hazardous winds having possible significant impacts across Notrh and Central Georgia. Potential impacts in this area include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Numerous power and communications outages. * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant impacts across North and Central Georgia. Potential impacts include: - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches overflow. - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures. * TORNADOES: Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant impacts across North and 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * 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. 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. It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter. If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay attention for instructions from 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. 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 ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA around 5 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

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