[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Zeta Local Statement Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA  AL282020
537 PM EDT Wed Oct 28 2020

This product covers NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA

**Remnants of Hurricane Zeta are expected to impact portions of north
 and west Georgia late tonight into Thursday**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Banks, Barrow,
      Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb,
      Coweta, Dade, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Floyd,
      Forsyth, Gilmer, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Harris,
      Heard, Henry, Jackson, Lumpkin, Meriwether, Murray, Newton,
      North Fulton, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Rockdale, South Fulton,
      Spalding, Towns, Troup, Union, Walker, Walton, White, and
      Whitfield

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 480 miles southwest of Atlanta GA or about 470 miles
      southwest of Rome GA
    - 29.2N 90.6W
    - Storm Intensity 110 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 24 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Zeta has recently made landfall along the southeast
Louisiana coast. Zeta will weaken as it moves inland and continue
moving rapidly northeast. Winds across north and central Georgia will
increase from west to east as the center of the remnants of Zeta move
across the region. Maximum sustained winds are expected to be in the
25-45 mph range with the strongest peak gusts as high as 45 to 70 mph
from tonight into Thursday morning. Furthermore, rain bands will
continue to impact the forecast area through Thursday afternoon.
Rainfall totals are expected to range from 2 to 4 inches in north
Georgia, with some locally higher amounts possible in far northeast
Georgia.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across north and west central Georgia. Potential impacts in this area
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:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across north Georgia. Potential impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
      in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals,
      arroyos, and ditches overflow.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation
      at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some
      streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and
      retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous.
      Some road and bridge closures.

Elsewhere across central Georgia, little to no impact is anticipated.

* 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:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible.
Allow extra time to reach your destination. Many roads and bridges
will be closed once strong winds arrive. Check the latest weather
forecast before departing and drive with caution.

Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of
life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any
orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency
Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are
unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.

Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.

It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an
emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.

If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in
which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which
it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay
attention for instructions from local authorities.

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.

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, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
strong winds or flooding.

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.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on creating an emergency plan see ready.ga.gov
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- 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 Peachtree City GA around 11 PM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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