[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Irma Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 49A
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL112017
848 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017 /748 AM CDT Mon Sep 11 2017/

This product covers EASTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE...FLORIDA BIG BEND...SOUTHEASTERN ALABAMA AND SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA

**Tropical Storm Irma Impacting Area with Strong Winds and Heavy
Rain**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled and a Tropical Storm
      Warning has been issued for Brooks, Coastal Dixie, Coastal
      Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla,
      Grady, Inland Dixie, Inland Franklin, Inland Jefferson, Inland
      Taylor, Inland Wakulla, Lafayette, Leon, Lowndes, Madison, and
      Thomas

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect
      for Coastal Dixie, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, and
      Coastal Wakulla
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baker, Ben Hill,
      Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun, Calhoun, Central Walton, Clay,
      Coastal Bay, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coffee, Colquitt,
      Cook, Dale, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Gadsden, Geneva, Grady,
      Henry, Holmes, Houston, Inland Bay, Inland Dixie, Inland
      Franklin, Inland Gulf, Inland Jefferson, Inland Taylor, Inland
      Wakulla, Irwin, Jackson, Lafayette, Lanier, Lee, Leon, Liberty,
      Lowndes, Madison, Miller, Mitchell, North Walton, Quitman,
      Randolph, Seminole, South Walton, Terrell, Thomas, Tift,
      Turner, Washington, and Worth

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 110 miles southeast of TALLAHASSEE or about 100 miles
      south-southeast of VALDOSTA
    - 29.5N 82.9W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 340 degrees at 18 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW...

Irma is moving north-northwest through the Florida Peninsula this
morning. Tropical storm force wind gusts are currently occurring
over much of the area and will continue into the afternoon before
diminishing by this evening. Numerous trees and powerlines are down
and more will continue to fall over the next several hours. We urge
you to go to remain in a safe shelter in an interior room away from
doors and windows for the duration of the high winds. In addition,
there is the danger of life threatening storm surge across the
Wakulla, Jefferson, Taylor, and Dixie county coasts. Water levels
are expected to increase rapidly as winds shift from offshore to
onshore. Do not stay in a flood prone area along these coastlines.
Follow instructions from your local officials. Conditions will
gradually improve tonight as Irma continues northward. Anticipate
impassable roads and extensive power outages in the wake of the storm.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
all of the Florida Big Bend and Southwest Georgia. Remain well sheltered
from life-threatening wind If realized, these impacts include:
    - Major damage to frame built homes, with some experiencing
      partial roof or wall collapse. Numerous windows and garage
      doors will fail, leading to additional structural damage.
      Mobile homes significantly damaged, with many destroyed. Damage
      increased by large projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable
      for days to weeks.
    - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted with roadway signs
      blown over.
    - Some primary and many secondary roads are impassible due to
      debris.
    - Significant power and communication outages; potentially
      lasting for weeks.

Potential impacts from the main wind event are also now unfolding
across Southeast Alabama and the eastern Florida Panhandle. Remain well
sheltered from dangerous wind.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
the Coastal Big Bend. Remain well away from life-threatening
surge having significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Areas of inundation from storm surge flooding, compounded by
      higher waves. Non-elevated homes and businesses along the coast
      will be subject to flooding primarily on the ground floor.
    - Sections of coastal highways and access roads will be flooded
      with portions washed out, isolating affected coastal
      communities.
    - Moderate beach erosion with damage to the dune line.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, and piers. Small craft not
      secured prior to the storm will break away from moorings.


* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
the Florida Big Bend and Eastern Panhandle, Southwest Georgia and
Southeast Alabama. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood
waters. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Major flooding from rainfall will prompt evacuations in flood
      prone areas. Those not heeding evacuations in these locations
      face serious injury or death.
    - Rivers and associated tributary creeks and stream will rise and
      overflow into the flood plain. Runoff will put stress on area
      holding ponds and drainage ditches, increasing the likelihood
      of widespread urban flooding.
    - Flood waters will impact structures in low lying areas, as well
      as those in the flood plain, possibly entering buildings. Urban
      flooding will result in several road closures and some
      washouts. A few overpasses may be weakened by fast moving flood
      waters. Driving conditions are very dangerous.



* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across EASTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE...FLORIDA BIG BEND...SOUTHEASTERN
ALABAMA AND SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:

IMMINENT/ONGOING PHASE - Do not return to evacuated areas until
hazardous winds diminish and flood waters abate.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to remain safely sheltered from the storm. Stay
inside and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready in case
you lose electrical power. Locate your battery powered radio and
flashlight from your Emergency Supplies Kit. Keep these items close.

During the peak of the storm, keep your shoes on and rain gear handy.
Boots and tennis shoes offer the best foot protection if you become
unexpectedly exposed to the elements.

Continue to keep your cell phone well charged for as long as
possible. If you lose power, use it more sparingly and mainly for
personal emergencies and check-ins. Do not overload communications
systems with idle chatter.


* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Tallahassee FL around 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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