[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Michael Local Statement Advisory Number 18
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA  AL142018
1204 AM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

This product covers NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA

**Hurricane Michael Continues To Cause Significant Impacts to Much of
 Central and East Georgia**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baldwin, Bibb,
      Chattahoochee, Crawford, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Hancock,
      Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Lamar, Monroe, Montgomery,
      Morgan, Muscogee, Oglethorpe, Peach, Putnam, Talbot,
      Taliaferro, Taylor, Toombs, Treutlen, Twiggs, Upson, Warren,
      Washington, Wilkes, and Wilkinson
    - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Bleckley, Crisp, Dodge,
      Dooly, Houston, Laurens, Macon, Marion, Pulaski, Schley,
      Stewart, Sumter, Telfair, Webster, Wheeler, and Wilcox

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 70 miles east-southeast of Columbus GA or about 50 miles
      south of Macon GA
    - 32.1N 83.8W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 20 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW...

Hurricane Michael is now a category 1 hurricane and will continue to
weaken as it progresses through the local area. However, it will
continue to cause extensive damage for the next several hours.

Sustained winds of 25 to 45 mph will be possible with gusts up to 70
mph across portions of central Georgia.

Widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are expected, with the
potential for locally higher amounts. An elevated risk of localized
flash flooding exists due to the heavy rain potential.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts
across portions of Central and East Georgia. Potential impacts in this
area include:
    - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
      window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
      damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
      Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
      uninhabitable for weeks.
    - Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
      roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and
      access routes impassable.
    - Large areas with power and communications outages.

Also, protect against dangerous wind having possible limited to
significant impacts across portions of Central and East Georgia.

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

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across portions of Central and East 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.

Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited
to significant impacts across portions of Central and East Georgia.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across NORTH AND 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:


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.

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Peachtree City GA around 2 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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