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Hurricane Idalia Local Statement Advisory Number 12
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA  AL102023
1129 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023

This product covers NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA

**IDALIA IS EXPECTED TO BRING IMPACTS TO THE REGION WEDNESDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
      Warning for Montgomery, Telfair, Toombs, and Wheeler
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Crisp, Dodge, and
      Wilcox
    - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Bleckley, Dooly,
      Emanuel, Johnson, Laurens, Pulaski, and Treutlen

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Crisp, Dodge,
      Montgomery, Telfair, Toombs, Wheeler, and Wilcox
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Bleckley, Dooly,
      Emanuel, Johnson, Laurens, Pulaski, and Treutlen

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 510 miles south of Cordele GA or about 570 miles south of
      Macon GA
    - 24.6N 84.8W
    - Storm Intensity 85 mph
    - Movement North or 5 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Idalia is forecast to track northward across the eastern
Gulf of Mexico while strengthening through today and tonight before
becoming a major hurricane near the Big Bend region of Florida
Wednesday morning. After making landfall, Idalia is expected to track
over portions of southeast and east-central Georgia Wednesday evening.

Local impacts from Idalia will begin as early as Wednesday morning as
heavy rainfall begins to overspread southeast central Georgia from
southwest to northeast. Heavy rainfall will then continue through
Wednesday night across the region with 4 to 8 inches of rainfall
forecast, with locally higher amounts possible. Tropical Storm force
winds are expected to occur across east-central Georgia on Wednesday
afternoon and evening. Tornadoes will be possible across southeast
central Georgia on Wednesday afternoon and evening, particularly in
tropical bands.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across east-central Georgia. Potential impacts
include:
    - Major flooding from heavy rainfall may prompt many evacuations
      and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may become
      dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become
      stressed.
    - In areas experiencing the most significant flooding, flood waters
      may enter structures, with some becoming uninhabitable. Roadways,
      including escape routes, may become impassable where significant
      flooding occurs. Streets and parking lots may become rivers of
      moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions will
      become dangerous. Flooding may result in the closures of many
      roads and bridges, with some becoming weakened or washed out.

Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited
to significant impacts across east-central Georgia.

* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across east-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.

Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across east-central Georgia.

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

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant
impacts across southeast-central Georgia. Potential impacts include:
    - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots
      of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures.
    - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile
      homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or
      uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about.
      Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll.

Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across east-central Georgia.

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

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 heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter
rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or have
pets. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.

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.

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 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 5 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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