Flash Flood Warning
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Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1044 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for…
Berrien County in south central Georgia…
Colquitt County in south central Georgia…
Cook County in south central Georgia…
* Until 145 PM EDT.
* At 1044 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE…Radar.
IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Adel, Nashville, Moultrie, Sparks, Enigma, Ray City, Norman Park,
Lenox, Alapaha, Riverside, Schley, Berlin, Funston, Cecil,
Ellenton, Barneyville, Laconte, Wagon Wheel, Flat Ford and
Staunton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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LAT…LON 3105 8399 3133 8386 3132 8376 3133 8346
3140 8337 3146 8337 3147 8334 3147 8315
3140 8314 3133 8306 3128 8303 3123 8305
3115 8304 3115 8317 3106 8317 3106 8320
3103 8320 3103 8348 3108 8357 3104 8357
FLASH FLOOD…RADAR INDICATED
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Haner
Hurricane Local Statement
Hurricane Idalia Local Statement Advisory Number 15
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Hurricane Idalia Local Statement Advisory Number 15
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL AL102023
538 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 /438 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2023/
This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia
***EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE IDALIA APPROACHING LANDFALL IN
THE FLORIDA BIG BEND THIS MORNING.***
NEW INFORMATION
—————
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
– None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
– A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal
Taylor, and Coastal Wakulla
– A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Berrien, Brooks, Cook,
Inland Dixie, Inland Jefferson, Inland Taylor, Inland Wakulla,
Lafayette, Lanier, Leon, Lowndes, Madison, and Thomas
– A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baker, Ben Hill,
Coastal Gulf, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Gadsden, Grady,
Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf, Irwin, Lee, Liberty, Mitchell,
Tift, Turner, and Worth
* STORM INFORMATION:
– About 70 miles south of St Marks or about 90 miles south of
Tallahassee
– 29.1N 84.1W
– Storm Intensity 130 mph
– Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 18 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
——————
All residents need to stay in shelter today. Please wait until
officials give the all clear before venturing out.
Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen further. At 5 AM EDT, the
center of Idalia was located over the eastern Gulf of Mexico about
90 miles south of Tallahassee, Florida. Idalia is moving to the north
at 18 mph. Idalia now has top sustained winds of 130 mph, which is a
potentially catastrophic Category 4 Hurricane. Additional strengthening
is still forecast through landfall. Idalia is now forecast to be a
potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane at landfall.
To put this into historical context, there are NO major hurricanes
(category 3+) in the historical dataset going back to 1851 that have
tracked into Apalachee Bay. This has the makings of an unprecedented
event for this part of the state.
At this time, you need to hunker down and shelter in place.
Additionally, we want to urge those along the I-75 corridor in south
Georgia to prepare for potentially destructive hurricane-force winds.
The current forecast calls for a strong Category 2 hurricane near
Homerville in Clinch County, which brings it dangerously close to
Valdosta and Lakeland. Widespread, significant wind damage and
prolonged power outages will be possible from the eastern Big Bend into
our southern Georgia counties around Valdosta.
Life-threatening and catastrophic storm surge is expected around the
shores of Apalachee Bay. From the Aucilla River to Yankeetown, storm
surge inundation of 12 to 16 feet is possible. Storm surge will be
highly dependent on the storm track, with the highest surge values
along and to the right of where the center makes landfall. Storm surge
will peak tonight and Wednesday.
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect from Indian Pass to the Suwannee
River for the danger of life threatening inundation from rising water
moving inland. Storm surge inundation above normally dry ground could
reach the following heights, if the peak surge occurs with high tide:
1 to 3 feet from Mexico Beach to Indian Pass, 3 to 5 feet from Indian
Pass to Carrabelle, 5 to 8 feet from Carrabelle to the mouth of the
Ochlockonee River, 8 to 12 feet from the Ochlockonee River to the
Aucilla River, and 12 to 16 feet from the Aucilla River to the
Suwannee River. The deepest water will occur along the immediate
coast, where the surge will be accompanied by large and dangerous
waves.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect along the coast from Indian Pass to
the Suwannee River, plus inland portions of the Florida Big Bend and
the I-75 corridor of south Georgia. A Tropical Storm Warning is in
effect from Mexico Beach to Indian Pass, plus inland portions of
Southwest Georgia as far northwest as Bainbridge, Camilla, and
Sylvester.
Tropical storm force winds are beginning along the coast, these will
spread inland through the morning. Expect downed trees and powerlines,
possibly widespread, across the eastern Big Bend into southern Georgia
around Valdosta and Moody Air Force Base. Now is the time to shelter
in place.
Rainfall amounts will be heaviest along and east of the track of
Idalia, especially in the Florida Big Bend int south-central Georgia.
5 to 8 inches of rain are forecast, with isolated higher amounts up to
12 inches possible. This could lead to life threatening flash
flooding. A Flood Watch is now in effect from Gulf County, FL to Lee
County, GA and all points eastward. River flooding is possible in the
Ochlockonee, Aucilla, Saint Marks, and Suwannee basins, but fast
forward motion of the storms will keep river flooding minor.
Several tornadoes are possible in the outer rain bands starting
tonight and continuing into Wednesday. This will primarily be north
and east of the center. A Tornado Watch is in effect until 3PM EDT for
Lanier and Lowndes counties and for Madison, Taylor, Lafayette, and
Dixie counties in Florida.
Life-threatening rip currents and high surf are expected along all
beaches for at least the next couple days, well away from the center.
Everyone needs to stay out of the water.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
—————–
* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
Apalachee Bay. Remain well away from life-threatening surge,
possible catastrophic 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.
Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle little to no impact is
anticipated.
* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
the Florida Big Bend and south-central Georgia. Remain well sheltered
from life-threatening wind having possible devastating impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
– Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete roof
and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Damage
greatly accentuated by large airborne projectiles. Locations
may be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
– Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
– Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways, and access
routes impassable.
– Widespread power and communications outages.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
across portions of the Florida Big Bend, the eastern Panhandle, and
southern Georgia through Wednesday. 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, and ditches may become
dangerous rivers. 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 the portions
of the Florida Big Bend and south 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.
Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle and southeastern Alabama,
little to no impact is anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
———————————-
* EVACUATIONS:
IMMINENT/ONGOING PHASE – Do not enter evacuated areas until officials
have given the all clear to return.
* 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.
Do not venture outside while in the eye of a hurricane as any
improvement in weather will only be temporary. Once the eye passes,
conditions will become life threatening as winds immediately return
to dangerous speeds, so remain safely sheltered from the storm.
Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.
Quickly move to the safest place within your shelter if it begins to
fail, preferably an interior room on the lowest floor as long as
flooding is not a concern.
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.
If an Extreme Wind Warning is issued for your area, move to the
safest place within your shelter. Take the same life-saving actions
as if it were a violent tornado.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
– 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 Tallahassee FL around 1130 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
$$
Tropical Storm Warning
Idalia Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 15
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL AL102023
515 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
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Colquitt-
515 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023
…TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT…
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
– Moultrie
* WIND
– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
– Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 60 mph
– THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 74
to 110 mph
– The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
– PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or
2 hurricane force.
– PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect life and property
should be urgently completed. Prepare for considerable wind
damage.
– ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.
– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive
– Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some
having window, door, and garage door failures leading to
structural damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some
destroyed. Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles.
Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks.
– Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
– Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within
urban or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways,
and access routes impassable.
– Large areas with power and communications outages.
* FLOODING RAIN
– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
– Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 4-8 inches, with locally
higher amounts
– THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major
flooding rain
– The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
– PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are
likely.
– PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially
if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.
– ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.
– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive
– Major rainfall flooding 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.
– 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.
* TORNADO
– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
– Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes
– THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few
tornadoes
– The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
– PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a
few tornadoes.
– PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to
tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before
hazardous weather arrives.
– ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter
quickly.
– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
– The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the
execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
– A few places may experience tornado damage, along with
power and communications disruptions.
– Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,
chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or
overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,
shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown
off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
– Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee
– https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee
– Information from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency
$$
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
321 AM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023
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Inland Gulf-Inland Franklin-Gadsden-Leon-Inland Jefferson-Madison-
Liberty-Inland Wakulla-Inland Taylor-Lafayette-Inland Dixie-
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-Dougherty-Lee-Worth-Turner-Tift-Ben
Hill-Irwin-Baker-Mitchell-Colquitt-Cook-Berrien-Decatur-Grady-
Thomas-Brooks-Lowndes-Lanier-
Including the cities of Howard Creek, Dalkeith, Honeyville,
Wewahitchka, Beverly, Buck Siding, Fort Gadsden, Morgan Place,
Littman, Quincy, Quincy Airport, Santa Clara, Wetumpka,
Chattahoochee, Hardin Heights, Bradfordville, Capitola, Chaires,
Chaires Crossroads, Killearn Estates, Killearn Lakes, Maclay
State Gardens, Tallahassee, Alma, Capps, Casa Blanco, Dills,
Drifton, Festus, Jarrott, Monticello, Lovett, Cherry Lake,
Hanson, Hopewell, Madison, Pinetta, Sweetwater, Bethel,
Hilliardville, Wakulla Springs, Athena, Boyd, Bucell Junction,
Cabbage Grove, Carbur, Econfina, Fenholloway, Perry, Midway,
Buckville, Cooks Hammock, Day, Mayo, Cross City, Cross City
Airport, Hines, Jonesboro, Old Town, Oak Grove, Odena, Port St.
Joe, White City, Beacon Hill, Overstreet, Saint Joe Beach,
Apalachicola, Apalachicola Airport, Bay City, Tilton, Creels,
Hays Place, High Bluff, Buckhorn, Medart, Panacea, Sopchoppy,
Port Leon, Saint Marks, Adams Beach, Blue Springs, Cedar Island,
Dekle Beach, Fish Creek, Howell Place, Yellow Jacket, Horseshoe
Beach, Jena, Shired Island, Suwannee, Albany, East Albany,
Lockett Crossing, Pretoria, Southwest Ga Regional A/P, Turner
City, Walker, Forrester, Leesburg, Palmyra, Alfords, Gammage,
Gordy, Isabella, Red Rock, Sylvester, Sylvester Airport, Ashburn,
Hobby, Worth, Chula, Harding, Sunsweet, Tifton, Ashton, Bowens
Mill, Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald Municipal A/P, Queensland, Westwood,
Waterloo, Abba, Irwinville, Ocilla, Elmodel Wma, Hawkinstown,
Hoggard Mill, Newton, Red Store Crossroads, Iveys Mill, Milford,
Branchville, Camilla, Mitchell Co A/P, Cotton, Pelham, Moultrie,
Moultrie Municipal A/P, Spence Airport, Adel, Cook Co A/P,
Greggs, Pine Valley, Barneyville, Laconte, Massee, Berrien Co
A/P, Cottle, Nashville, Weber, Bannockburn, Ausmac, Bainbridge,
Decatur Co A/P, Hanover, Lynn, Steinham Store, West Bainbridge,
Beachton, Cairo, Capel, Elpino, Grady Co A/P, Moncrief, Pine
Park, Dillon, Metcalf, Pasco, Thomasville, Blue Springs, Brooks
Co A/P, Dixie, Empress, Nankin, Quitman, Grooverville, Valdosta,
Valdosta Regional Airport, Courthouse, Lakeland, and Teeterville
321 AM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023 /421 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023/
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING…
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE…Portions of Florida, including the following areas,
Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal Jefferson,
Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Gadsden, Inland Dixie, Inland
Franklin, Inland Gulf, Inland Jefferson, Inland Taylor, Inland
Wakulla, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty and Madison. Portions of
Georgia, including the following areas, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien,
Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Dougherty, Grady, Irwin, Lanier,
Lee, Lowndes, Mitchell, Thomas, Tift, Turner and Worth.
* WHEN…Through Wednesday evening.
* 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…
– Heavy rain from Idalia is expected to spread into the area,
resulting in rainfall amounts of 3 to 8 inches with isolated
higher totals. Flash flooding is possible.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
