[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Michael Local Statement Advisory Number 18
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL  AL142018
1148 PM EDT Wed Oct 10 2018

This product covers Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia

**TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS REMAIN FOR SOUTHEAST GEORGIA FOR HURRICANE
MICHAEL**

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 Atkinson, Coffee, and Jeff Davis
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Columbia,
      Gilchrist, Hamilton, and Suwannee

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Appling, Atkinson,
      Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Coastal Camden, Coastal
      Glynn, Coffee, Echols, Inland Camden, Inland Glynn, Jeff Davis,
      Pierce, Ware, and Wayne

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 100 miles northwest of Waycross GA
    - 32.1N 83.8W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 20 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Michael has moved well inland and weakened this evening but
still has the potential to produce tropical storm force winds across the
local area. Michael continues to move toward the northeast at 20 mph, and tropical
storm force winds are still expected over portions of southeast Georgia.
These winds have caused numerous power outages due to falling trees and
powerlines, and this will continue over the next several hours, especially
near the Altamaha River Valley and closer to Michael's track. A few
tornadoes are possible as rainbands from Michael move through the area
overnight, and a tornado watch remains in effect for portions of southeast
Georgia. Inland flooding is also possible over the next few hours as the final
rainbands move through.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
southeast Georgia. Remain well sheltered from dangerous
wind having additional significant impacts. If realized, these
impacts 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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
southeast Georgia. Remain well guarded against locally
hazardous flood waters having possible limited impacts. If realized,
these impacts include:
    - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
      Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen
      and overflow in spots.
    - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
      vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
      occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
      near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
      closures.

Elsewhere across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, little to
no impact is anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across southeast
Georgia. Remain well braced against a tornado event having possible
limited impacts. If realized, these 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 Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, little to
no impact is anticipated.

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Coastal flooding is still possible during tonight's high tide cycle.
A high risk of rip currents continues.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately.

For those not under evacuation orders, assess the risk from wind,
falling trees, and flooding at your location. If you decide to move,
relocate to a safer location nearby. If you do not relocate, help keep
roadways open for those under evacuation orders.

* 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 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 Jacksonville FL around 6 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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