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Hurricane Michael Local Statement Advisory Number 18
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL142018
1258 AM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

This product covers EASTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE...FLORIDA BIG BEND...SOUTHEASTERN
ALABAMA AND SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA

**TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS REMAIN OVER SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FOR HURRICANE MICHAEL**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Coffee,
      Inland Dixie, Inland Taylor, Lafayette, and Madison
    - The Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning have been
      cancelled for Coastal Dixie and South Walton
    - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled and a Tropical Storm
      Warning has been issued for Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks,
      Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Dougherty, Early,
      Grady, Irwin, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph,
      Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner, and Worth
    - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled for Calhoun, Central
      Walton, Coastal Bay, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal
      Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Dale, Gadsden,
      Geneva, Henry, Holmes, Houston, Inland Bay, Inland Franklin,
      Inland Gulf, Inland Jefferson, Inland Wakulla, Jackson, Leon,
      Liberty, North Walton, and Washington

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baker, Ben Hill,
      Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur,
      Dougherty, Early, Grady, Irwin, Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Miller,
      Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Tift,
      Turner, and Worth
    - A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Coastal Bay, Coastal
      Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor,
      Coastal Wakulla, Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf, and Inland
      Wakulla

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 45 miles SSW of Macon Georgia
    - 32.1N 83.8W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 20 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Michael has moved well inland and weakened this evening but
still has the potential to produce tropical storm force winds across
southwest Georgia. These winds have caused numerous power outages due
to falling trees and powerlines, and this will continue over the next
several hours close to Michael's track. Inland flooding is also possible
over the next few hours as the final rainbands move through southwest
Georgia.


POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
southwest Georgia. Remain well sheltered from dangerous wind having
additional significant impacts. If realized, these impacts 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.


* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
areas east of Panama City. Remain well away from life-threatening
surge having devastating impacts. If realized, these impacts include:

    - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding greatly
      accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural damage to
      buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly compounded
      from considerable floating debris. Locations may be
      uninhabitable for an extended period.
    - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or
      severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may become
      stressed.
    - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.
    - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
      Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many lifted
      onshore and stranded.


* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
southwest Georgia. Remain well guarded against dangerous flood waters
having significant impacts.

If realized, these 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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
- Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately.

* 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.

If a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the
safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body

* 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 5 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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