7:55 AM
— 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall from Hurricane Isaias
continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Conecuh County in south central Alabama...
Covington County in south central Alabama...
Southern Crenshaw County in south central Alabama...
Eastern Escambia County in south central Alabama...
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many
areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several hours
for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage
systems in urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 754 AM CDT, Residual flooding continues from heavy rain that
fell from Hurricane Isaias. Between 6 and 12 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Andalusia, Opp, Brewton, Florala, East Brewton, Brantley, River
Falls, Red Level, Lockhart, Dozier, Heath, Gantt, Glenwood,
Riverview, Carolina, Beck, Stanley, Red Oak, Loango and Rhump.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
4:12 AM
— 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton, Clay,
Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar,
Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens,
Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega,
Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees
could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
4:11 AM
— 12:15 PM
HLSMOB
This product covers portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south
central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.
**ALL HAZARDS HAVE ENDED. THEREFORE, THIS WILL BE THE FINAL STATEMENT
FOR ISAIAS**
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- All watches and warnings have been canceled
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 130 miles northeast of Mobile AL or about 110 miles
north-northeast of Pensacola FL
- 32.0N 86.5W
- Storm Intensity 35 mph
- Movement North or 360 degrees at 14 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias has moved north of the area and no
longer poses a threat.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
High surf conditions and a High Risk of rip currents will persist
through today.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
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.
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!
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...please
refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number
or website listed below.
- Coastal Alabama:
- Baldwin County: 251-972-6807 or
www.baldwincountyal.gov/departments/EMA
- Mobile County: 251-460-8000 or mobilecountyema.gov
- Northwest Florida:
- Escambia County: 850-471-6400 or myescambia.com/beready
- Santa Rosa County: 850-983-5360 www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency
- Okaloosa County: 850-651-7150 or myokaloosa.com/emergency-management
- 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 Mobile AL regarding the
effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.
4:03 AM
— 12:15 PM
HLSBMX
This product covers Central Alabama
** Flash flooding risk continues across all of Central Alabama **
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- All watches and warnings have been canceled
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 110 miles south of Birmingham AL or about 30 miles
south-southwest of Montgomery AL
- 32.0N 86.5W
- Storm Intensity 35 mph
- Movement North or 360 degrees at 14 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
Hurricane Isaias made landfall earlier this evening near Destin, FL
with max sustained winds of 105 MPH and a central pressure of 971 mb.
The system has since become quite disorganized with the center becoming
ill defined and has become post-tropical with the characteristic
broadening wind field and expanding precipitation area. Further
weakening is expected as the system continues to move north then
northeast into Eastern Tennessee and toward the Mid Atlantic States.
With the system now post-tropical, we are discontinuing all tropical-
based products. The Tropical Storm Warning is being replaced by a Wind
Advisory and the High Wind Warning will remain in effect across our far
northeast counties.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* WIND:
Little to no additional wind impacts expected.
- Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind
impacts accordingly.
- Emergency work crews are restoring essential community
infrastructure as necessary.
- If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1.
Elsewhere across Central Alabama, little to no impact is anticipated.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across
Central Alabama. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood
waters having further impacts of limited potential.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Remain safely sheltered until conditions improve. When going outside
be sure to stay away from downed power lines, hazardous debris and
flooded areas.
If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas
leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged
metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws.
Check to see if everyone in your group is OK. Administer first aid to
those who are injured. If possible, call 9 1 1 for any serious
injuries. Remember, it may be difficult for emergency responders to
arrive quickly.
Check in with your emergency points of contact. Let them know your
location and status. Keep conversations short and to the point. Do
not tie up communications systems.
Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their
points of contact.
Allow extra time for emergency vehicles to reach you as they navigate
road hazards.
When entering areas that have been heavily damaged, bring along a
GPS-enabled device to help with street navigation. Do not drive on
roads that have been marked closed.
Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers
interfere with the emergency work of first responders.
When inspecting damage, use flashlights rather than candles or flamed
lanterns. Be aware of sparks that can ignite natural gas or other
leaking flammables.
Do not go up on your roof until the weather conditions are safe.
Ladders can be slippery in the rain and unexpected wind gusts can
blow you off the roof.
When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes.
Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance.
Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can
be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure
about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience
do the job. Never cut trees without a partner.
If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following
instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in
a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from
open doors and windows.
Problems with sewer backups can further contaminate standing flood
waters. Keep children away from flood waters. Also, listen for boil
water alerts as tap water may have become non-potable.
Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened
trees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause
flying debris.
Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which
may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts
and heed any flood watches and warnings.
Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered
with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have
been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover
the road. Turn around, don't drown!
Have multiple ways to receive Tornado Warnings if issued. Consider
nearby shelter options as you move about. Be ready to shelter quickly.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- 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 Birmingham AL regarding the
effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.
1:22 AM
— 9:30 AM
HLSMOB
This product covers portions of southwest Alabama...northwest Florida...south
central Alabama...and inland southeast Mississippi.
**ISAIAS MOVING OVER SOUTHERN ALABAMA**
**FLASH FLOODING AND STRONG WIND THREAT SPREADS FARTHER INLAND**
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Storm Surge
Warning and Hurricane Warning have been cancelled for Escambia
Coastal and Santa Rosa Coastal
- The Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning have been
cancelled for Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Mobile Central,
and Mobile Coastal
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Hurricane
Warning has been cancelled for Butler, Conecuh, Covington,
Crenshaw, Escambia, Escambia Inland, Monroe, Okaloosa Coastal,
Okaloosa Inland, and Santa Rosa Inland
- The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled for Baldwin Inland and
Mobile Inland
- The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Choctaw,
Clarke, George, Greene, Perry, Stone, Washington, and Wayne
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect
for Okaloosa Coastal
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Butler, Conecuh,
Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Escambia Coastal, Escambia
Inland, Monroe, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal, Santa Rosa
Inland, and Wilcox
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 110 miles east-northeast of Mobile AL or about 80 miles
north-northeast of Pensacola FL
- 31.5N 86.5W
- Storm Intensity 65 mph
- Movement North or 355 degrees at 20 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias with winds of 65 mph will continue to
move north across southern Alabama overnight. Potential damaging
wind impacts still exist east of the Alabama River, excluding Baldwin
county, with the strongest winds occurring across the northeast
portion of our warning area closest to the decaying center of
circulation. Potential impacts from these winds include downed trees
and power lines, and power outages. Storm surge will remain elevated
along the Okaloosa county coast through late tonight.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* WIND:
Protect against strong wind gusts having possible additional impacts
east of the Alabama river, excluding Baldwin county. Potential impacts
in this area include:
- Minor structural damage.
- Some large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable due to debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places.
- Widespread power and communications outages.
* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible impacts across
coastal Okaloosa county. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Areas of inundation, mainly near the coast.
- Sections of near-shore routes and secondary roads become
weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low
spots.
- Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and
numerous rip currents.
- Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
unprotected anchorages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
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.
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 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 the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...please
refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number
or website listed below.
- Coastal Alabama:
- Baldwin County: 251-972-6807 or
www.baldwincountyal.gov/departments/EMA
- Mobile County: 251-460-8000 or mobilecountyema.gov
- Northwest Florida:
- Escambia County: 850-471-6400 or myescambia.com/beready
- Santa Rosa County: 850-983-5360 www.santarosa.fl.gov/emergency
- Okaloosa County: 850-651-7150 or myokaloosa.com/emergency-management
- 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 Mobile AL around 4 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.