[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Irma Local Statement Advisory Number 48
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA  AL112017
1231 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017

This product covers NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA

**A Tropical Storm Warning is in Effect for Much of North and Central
 Georgia**

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

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 460 miles south-southeast of Atlanta GA or about 390
      miles south-southeast of Columbus GA
    - 27.5N 81.9W
    - Storm Intensity 100 mph
    - Movement North or 350 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Irma is centered about 50 miles southeast of Tampa, Florida
and moving north at 14 mph. The official National Hurricane Center
track has Irma moving up the west coast of the Florida Peninsula
through Monday morning. Irma should then move inland over northern
Florida and southwestern Georgia Monday afternoon. Irma is expected to
become a tropical storm over far northern Florida.

As Irma moves into southwest Georgia, portions of the warning area can
expect tropical storm force winds beginning early Monday morning.
During the day Monday, the greatest impacts will be felt with winds
increasing to 40 to 50 mph with gusts near 70 mph along and east of
the center of the storm track.

Because of the wet spring and early summer, the forecasted wind speeds
will easily bring trees down across the area which will also lead to
widespread power outages. Isolated tornadoes will be possible,
especially over portions of east central Georgia. Residents should be
prepared in some cases to be without power for several days and stock
up on supplies accordingly. Tropical storm force winds are expected to
move out of the area late Monday night.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across north and central Georgia. Potential impacts in this area
include:
    - 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.

Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across north and central Georgia.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across north and central Georgia, especially east central
portions and metro Atlanta. 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, 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.

Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across north and central Georgia.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
east central Georgia. Potential impacts include:
    - 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.

Elsewhere across NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA, little to no impact is
anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

If you live in a place that is particularly vulnerable to high wind,
such as a mobile home, an upper floor of a high rise building, or on a
boat, plan to move to safe shelter. Take enough supplies for you and
your family for several days.

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

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders
that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives
of others.

Be sure to let friends and other family members know of your
intentions and whereabouts for surviving the storm. For emergency
purposes, have someone located away from the threatened area serve as
your point of contact. Share vital contact information with others.
Keep cell phones handy and well charged.

Be a Good Samaritan and check on those who may not be fully aware of
the situation or who are unable to make personal preparations.

Visitors to the area should become familiar with nearby surroundings.
If you are a visitor, know the name of the county in which you are
located and where it is relative to current watches and warnings. If
staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their onsite
disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially pertaining to
area visitors.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the
forecast.



* 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 around , or sooner if conditions warrant.

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