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Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 24
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL  AL092020
1116 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

This product covers Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia

**TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS MOVING JUST EAST OF THE AREA TONIGHT AND EARLY
 MONDAY**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Camden,
      Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Coastal Glynn, Coastal Nassau,
      and Coastal St. Johns

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 160 miles southeast of Jacksonville FL or about 100 miles
      southeast of Flagler Beach FL
    - 28.5N 79.8W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Isaias, located off the Florida East coast, will continue
on a north-northwest track tonight. Isaias is expected to begin a more
northward turn is expected by Monday, which will bring the tropical
storm near the northeast Florida Atlantic coast late tonight and during
the day on Monday. Due to the close approach of Isaias to the
northeast Florida coast, a Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect
for all of the coastal areas of northeast FL and southeast GA. Tropical
storm conditions may reach the coast tonight and then continue through
Monday afternoon, diminishing Monday evening.

Life-threatening rip currents and building rough seas are expected
through Monday and swimming is strongly discouraged at area beaches.
Rain bands with gusts near tropical storm force will be possible
tonight into Monday morning for the coastal areas. Rainfall amounts of
1 to 2 inches are expected, with localized heavier amounts possible.
Urban and poor drainage areas may experience localized flooding.

Isaias will also bring a threat of minor storm surge flooding with
large waves to the coast. Surge values of around 2 feet are possible
along the northeast Florida and southeast Georgia coasts. Significant
to severe beach erosion will be likely for some of the area beaches.
Minor coastal flooding from storm surge is now beginning and continue
through late Monday.

Over the coastal waters, dangerous marine conditions will continue
through Monday evening.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
coastal areas of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. Potential
impacts in this area include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
      uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

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

* SURGE:
Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
across coastal northeast Florida and coastal southeast Georgia.
Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
      immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
      farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
    - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
      with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
      surge water covers the road.
    - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
      in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
    - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
      and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

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

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:

Life-threatening rip currents along with very rough surf are expected
and swimming is strongly discourage. High waves may knock persons down
and sweep them into the ocean. Beach erosion may be significant in some
areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or on
a boat, plan to move to safe shelter.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of strong
gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness activities to
become unsafe.

Be sure to let friends and family members know of your intentions for
weathering the storm and your whereabouts. 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 charged.

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish 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.

* 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 530 AM, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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