[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 25
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL  AL092020
529 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

This product covers Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia

**TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS MAIN IMPACTS TODAY INCLUDING LIFE-THREATENING
RIP CURRENTS AND HIGH SURF**

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 100 miles east-southeast of Jacksonville FL
    - 29.7N 79.9W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North or 355 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Isaias, located off the Florida East coast, is due
east of the northeast FL coast early this morning and now tracking
northward. Due to the close approach of Isaias to the northeast
Florida coast, a Tropical Storm Warning remains is in effect for all
of the coastal areas of northeast FL and southeast GA. Tropical storm
conditions expected this morning mainly in the form of tropical
storm force gusts, then diminishes later today.

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
beach erosion will be likely for some of the area beaches. Minor
coastal flooding from storm surge will continue along the coastal
areas until early this evening.

Life-threatening rip currents and very rough surf expected today.
Swimming or surfing is strongly discouraged at area beaches.
Occasional rain bands with gusts near tropical storm force will affect the
the northeast Florida and southeast GA coastal counties today.
Additional Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected, with
localized heavier amounts possible. Urban and poor drainage areas
may experience localized flooding.

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

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
coastal areas of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. Remain
well sheltered from hazardous wind having possible limited impacts.
If realized, these impacts 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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
portions of southeast Georgia. Remain 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.

* 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 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.

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.

* 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 1130 AM, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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