5:03 AM
— October 11th, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia,
including the following areas, in central Georgia, Baldwin, Bibb,
Bleckley, Butts, Crawford, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Houston, Jasper,
Jones, Laurens, Monroe, Montgomery, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam,
Telfair, Twiggs, Wheeler, Wilcox and Wilkinson. In east central
Georgia, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Jefferson, Johnson,
Taliaferro, Treutlen, Warren, Washington and Wilkes. In north
central Georgia, Barrow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb,
Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry,
Lumpkin, Morgan, Newton, North Fulton, Pickens, Rockdale, South
Fulton, Union and Walton. In northeast Georgia, Banks, Clarke,
Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Towns and White. In northwest
Georgia, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon,
Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker and Whitfield. In
southeast Georgia, Toombs. In west central Georgia, Chattahoochee,
Coweta, Harris, Heard, Lamar, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee,
Pike, Schley, Spalding, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup,
Upson and Webster.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias will continue to bring rounds of
heavy rainfall to the area through Saturday night. Widespread
totals of 1 to 4 inches are expected with a localized swath of up
to 8 inches where the heaviest bands set up and train. With high
rainfall rates and the potential for repeated rounds of heavy
rain in bands, flash flooding is expected. The locations most at
risk are poor drainage and urban areas, as well as creeks and
streams prone to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
5:00 AM
— October 11th, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
Stronger gusts are possible in the higher elevations of the north
Georgia mountains.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west
central Georgia.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
5:23 AM
— 1:30 PM
HLSFFC
This product covers North and Central Georgia
**ISAIAS MOVING INLAND OVER ALABAMA**
**FLASH FLOODING AND TORNADO RISKS CONTINUE INTO TONIGHT**
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for
Chattahoochee, Harris, Heard, Macon, Marion, Meriwether,
Muscogee, Pike, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup,
Upson, and Webster
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 170 miles southwest of Atlanta GA or about 90 miles
west-southwest of Columbus GA
- 32.0N 86.5W
- Storm Intensity 35 mph
- Movement North or 360 degrees at 14 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
As of 5 AM EDT, Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias was moving northward
across Alabama at 14 MPH with maximum sustained winds of 35 MPH.
Widespread and potentially significant impacts are starting to unfold
across North and Central Georgia on the eastern side of Isaias. These
include a prolonged period of strong winds, heavy rainfall with
localized flooding, and the potential for several tornadoes. Impacts
will peak in intensity today into tonight as Isaias continues moving
north across Alabama and into the Tennessee Valley.
While Isaias is weakening and has become post-tropical, there will be
a very strong pressure gradient between the system and strong high
pressure over the Mid-Atlantic. This gradient will support a prolonged
period of strong easterly winds with frequent gusts to 40 to 50 mph
across most of North Georgia through this afternoon and into tonight.
A High Wind Warning is in effect for this area. Areas to the south of
these warnings are in a Wind Advisory where winds will be weaker,
though gusts up to 40 mph will be possible. Across all areas, the
prolonged and strong winds could lead to power outages from downed
limbs and trees, especially when combined with saturated soils from
periods of heavy rain.
Isaias will continue to bring widespread rainfall to the area, with
multiple bands of heavy rain expected through early Sunday. Widespread
rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are likely across much of the area. A
localized swath of as much as 8 inches will be possible where the
heaviest banding sets up. This rainfall could lead to flash flooding,
particularly in urban and poor-drainge areas, as well as flood-prone
creeks and streams. The north-south orientation of bands may enhance
river flooding along north-south reaches. Training heavy rain in the
mountains may furthermore increase the risk of landslides. A Flood
Watch remains in effect for the entire area, as a result.
Additionally, a favorable environment for tornadoes is starting to
develop across Central Georgia early this morning, and will advance
into north Georgia by the afternoon and evening. Several tornadoes will
be possible, particularly within the outer rainbands of the system.
Tornadoes from tropical systems are typically quick to develop and
short-lived, but with the forward speed of the system and the unique
setup, we can't rule out a stronger (EF2 or EF3), long-track tornado,
especially across Central Georgia.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
North and Central Georgia. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind
having potentially significant 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.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
North and Central Georgia. Remain well guarded against life-
threatening flood waters having possible extensive impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and
ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,
destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while
increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood
control systems and barriers may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many
road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.
* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across North and
Central Georgia. Remain well braced against a dangerous tornado event
having possible significant impacts. If realized, these 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* 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 you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch
or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic
rise in water levels.
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 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
-----------
As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
issued by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA regarding
the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.
October 9th, 11:29 PM
— 7:30 AM
HLSFFC
This product covers North and Central Georgia
**TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FOR WEST-CENTRAL GEORGIA**
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Chattahoochee,
Harris, Heard, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Pike,
Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, Upson, and
Webster
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 240 miles south-southwest of Atlanta GA or about 140
miles southwest of Columbus GA
- 30.8N 86.5W
- Storm Intensity 90 mph
- Movement North or 5 degrees at 20 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, FL around 9:30 PM EDT.
As of 11 PM EDT, Hurricane Isaias was located over the western
Florida panhandle with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, moving N
at 20 mph. The center of Isaias is forecast to move N to NW through
Alabama overnight and Saturday. Widespread and potentially
significant impacts to North and Central Georgia are anticipated on
the eastern side of Isaias. These include a prolonged period of
strong winds, heavy rainfall with localized flooding, and the
potential for several tornadoes. Impacts will peak in intensity
Saturday into Saturday night as Isaias moves continues into north
Alabama and into the Tennessee Valley.
The wind field associated with Isaias is expected to expand
considerably as the system moves further inland and becomes extra-
tropical. Strong winds will extend well east of the center of the
storm and into west Georgia. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in
effect for this area where wind gusts to 60 mph will be possible.
While Isaias will be weakening and becoming post-tropical, there
will be a very strong pressure gradient between the system and
strong high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic to the north and east of
the Tropical Storm Warning. This gradient will support a prolonged
period of strong easterly winds with frequent gusts to 40 to 60 mph
across most of North Georgia this afternoon into tonight. A High
Wind Warning is in effect for this area. Areas to the south and east
of these warnings have been placed in a Wind Advisory where winds
will be weaker, though gusts up to 40 mph will be possible. Across
all areas, the prolonged and strong winds could lead to power
outages from downed limbs and trees, especially when combined with
saturated soils from periods of heavy rain.
Isaias will bring widespread rainfall, with multiple bands of heavy
rain expected tonight through early Sunday. Widespread rainfall
totals of 2 to 4 inches are likely across much of the area. A
localized swath of as much as 8 inches will be possible where the
heaviest banding sets up. This rainfall could lead to flash
flooding, particularly in urban and poor-drainge areas, as well as
flood-prone creeks and streams. The north-south orientation of bands
may enhance river flooding along north south reaches. Training heavy
rain in the mountains may furthermore increase the risk of
landslides. A Flood Watch is in effect issued for the entire area,
as a result.
Additionally, as Isaias tracks northward and inland late tonight
into Saturday, a favorable environment for tornadoes will develop
first across Central Georgia, then advance into north Georgia by the
afternoon and evening. Several tornadoes will be possible,
particularly within the outer rainbands of the system. Tornadoes
from tropical systems are typically quick to develop and short-
lived, but with the forward speed of the system and the unique
setup, we can't rule out a stronger (EF2 or EF3), long-track
tornado, especially across Central Georgia.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
portions of north and central Georgia. Potential impacts in this area
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.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across north and central Georgia. Potential impacts
include:
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and
ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,
destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while
increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood
control systems and barriers may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant
impacts across north and 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* 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.
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
-----------
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Peachtree City GA around 5 AM, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
October 9th, 11:38 AM
— 8:00 AM
HLSFFC
This product covers North and Central Georgia
**TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS ISSUED FOR WEST-CENTRAL GEORGIA**
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
Warning for Chattahoochee, Harris, Heard, Macon, Marion,
Meriwether, Muscogee, Pike, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot,
Taylor, Troup, Upson, and Webster
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Chattahoochee,
Harris, Heard, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Pike,
Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, Upson, and
Webster
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 450 miles south-southwest of Atlanta GA or about 360
miles south-southwest of Columbus GA
- 27.7N 87.3W
- Storm Intensity 120 mph
- Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 16 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
As of 11 AM ET, Hurricane Isaias was located in the northern Gulf with
maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, moving NNE at 16 mph. Isaias is
forecast to accelerate towards the northern Gulf Coast this evening
into early Saturday, and begin bringing widespread and potentially
significant impacts to North and Central Georgia. These include a
prolonged period of strong winds, heavy rainfall with localized
flooding, and the potential for several tornadoes. Impacts will peak
in intensity Saturday into Saturday night as Isaias moves northward
across Mississippi/Alabama and into the Tennessee Valley.
The wind field associated with Isaias is expected to expand
considerably as the system moves inland and becomes extra-tropical.
Strong winds will extend well east of the center of the storm and into
West-Central Georgia. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for
this area where wind gusts to 50 mph will be possible. Further north
and east, while Isaias will be weakening and becoming post- tropical,
there will be a very strong pressure gradient between the system and
strong high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic. This gradient will support
a prolonged period of strong easterly winds with frequent gusts to
40 to 50 mph across most of North Georgia from tonight through early
Sunday. A High Wind Warning has been issued for this area. Areas to
the south and east of these warnings have been placed in a Wind
Advisory where winds will be weaker, but still have gusts to 40 mph.
Across all areas, the prolonged and strong winds could lead to power
outages from downed limbs and trees, especially when combined with
saturated soils from periods of heavy rain.
Isaias will bring widespread rainfall, with multiple bands of heavy
rain expected tonight through early Sunday. Widespread rainfall totals
of 1 to 4 inches are likely across much of the area, with a localized
swath of up to 8 inches where the heaviest banding sets up. This
rainfall could lead to localized flash flooding, particularly in urban
and poor-drainge areas, as well as flood-prone creeks and streams. A
Flood Watch has been issued for the entire area.
Additionally, as Isaias tracks northward and inland late tonight into
Saturday, a favorable environment for tornadoes will develop across
North and Central Georgia, and continue through Saturday night.
Several tornadoes will be possible, particularly within the outer
rainbands of the system. Tornadoes from tropical systems are typically
quick to develop and short-lived, but with the forward speed of the
system and the unique setup, we can't rule out a stronger (EF2 or
EF3), long-track tornado, especially across Central Georgia.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* WIND:
Protect against hazardous winds having possible significant impacts
across Notrh and Central Georgia. Potential impacts in this area
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.
- Numerous power and communications outages.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across North and Central 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.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant
impacts across North and 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* 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.
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.
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
-----------
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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