[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Irma Local Statement Advisory Number 51
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL112017
547 PM EDT Mon Sep 11 2017 /447 PM CDT Mon Sep 11 2017/

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

**Conditions Slowly Improving as Irma Moves Northwest**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Berrien,
      Brooks, Calhoun, Central Walton, Coastal Bay, Coastal Dixie,
      Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal Taylor, Colquitt, Cook,
      Decatur, Gadsden, Grady, Holmes, Inland Bay, Inland Dixie,
      Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf, Inland Jefferson, Inland Taylor,
      Inland Wakulla, Jackson, Lafayette, Lanier, Leon, Liberty,
      Lowndes, Madison, North Walton, Seminole, South Walton, Thomas,
      and Washington
    - The Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning have been
      cancelled for Coastal Jefferson and Coastal Wakulla

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baker, Ben Hill,
      Calhoun, Clay, Coffee, Dale, Dougherty, Early, Geneva, Henry,
      Houston, Irwin, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph,
      Terrell, Tift, Turner, and Worth
    - A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Coastal Dixie and
      Coastal Taylor

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 70 miles north-northeast of TALLAHASSEE or about 10 miles
      east-southeast of ALBANY
    - 31.5N 84.0W
    - Storm Intensity 50 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 340 degrees at 17 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW...

Tropical Storm Irma continues to move northwest through the Southwest
Georgia this afternoon. Tropical storm force wind gusts are still possible
through the evening across Southeast Alabama and portions of Southwest
Georgia. These winds may cause additional damage to trees and powerlines.
In addition, there could be some additional water rise along the Eastern
Big Bend Coast through the next high tide. Overall, conditions will be
improving through the overnight hours. However, many roads in the
region remain blocked by trees and many traffic lights are out. Avoid
travel if possible overnight.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
Southeast Alabama and Southwest Georgia. Remain well sheltered from dangerous
wind having significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Several large trees uprooted; some snapped. Some large roadway
      signs blown over.
    - A few primary and some secondary roads are impassible due to
      debris.
    - Scattered power and communication outages; some locally
      significant, lasting for days.


* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
the Eastern 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.
    - 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Do not return to evacuated areas until hazardous winds diminish and
flood waters abate.

Do not return to evacuated areas until it is safe.
Listen for the all-clear signal from local authorities.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

* 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 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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