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Tropical Storm Mindy Local Statement Advisory Number 1
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL132021
533 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021 /433 PM CDT Wed Sep 8 2021/

This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia

**TROPICAL STORM MINDY FORMS IN THE NORTHEAST GULF AND WILL MAKE
LANDFALL TONIGHT OVER THE FAR EASTERN PANHANDLE OR THE FLORIDA BIG
BEND.**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Coastal Franklin,
      Coastal Gulf, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal
      Wakulla, Inland Taylor, and Lafayette

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Franklin,
      Coastal Gulf, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal
      Wakulla, Inland Taylor, and Lafayette

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 90 miles west-southwest of Apalachicola or about 170
      miles west-southwest of Keaton Beach
    - 29.0N 86.3W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 21 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Mindy formed this afternoon over the northeast Gulf.
At 5 PM EDT, the center of Mindy was located 90 miles west-southwest
of Apalachicola. Maximum sustained winds were 40 mph. Mindy was moving
rapidly northeast at 21 mph. The center of Mindy is forecast to make
landfall along the far eastern Panhandle or Big Bend coastline
tonight. Tropical Storm Warnings are now in effect along the coast
from Mexico Beach to the mouth of the Steinhatchee River.

The greatest threat from Mindy will be heavy rainfall. The area of
greatest concern will be over the Panhandle counties of Bay,
Washington, and Calhoun, where extremely heavy rain over the last
month has waterlogged soils. Any additional rain will exacerbate
flooding that has already been underway today.

Dangerous rip currents and elevated surf will continue along area
beaches.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across the eastern Florida Panhandle and Florida
Big Bend. 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, 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.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across the Florida Big Bend region. Potential impacts include:
     - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.

Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is
anticipated.

* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
coastal areas from Mexico Beach to the mouth of the Steinhatchee
River, including Apalachicola and Saint Marks. Inland Taylor and
Lafayette Counties could also experience these impacts.
Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
     - Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend,
southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is
anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
No large-scale evacuations are in effect.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- 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 Tallahassee FL around 1130 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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