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Hurricane Irma Local Statement Advisory Number 47
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA AL112017
636 PM EDT Sun Sep 10 2017
This product covers NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA
**A Tropical Storm Warning is in Effect for Much of North and Central
Georgia**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- No changes to current watches and warnings
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Banks, Catoosa, Dade,
Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Hall, Lumpkin, Murray, Towns, Union,
Walker, White, and Whitfield
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Baldwin, Barrow,
Bartow, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Carroll, Chattahoochee,
Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Crawford,
Crisp, DeKalb, Dodge, Dooly, Douglas, Emanuel, Fayette, Floyd,
Forsyth, Glascock, Gordon, Greene, Gwinnett, Hancock, Haralson,
Harris, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson,
Johnson, Jones, Lamar, Laurens, Macon, Madison, Marion,
Meriwether, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Muscogee, Newton, North
Fulton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike,
Polk, Pulaski, Putnam, Rockdale, Schley, South Fulton,
Spalding, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taliaferro, Taylor, Telfair,
Toombs, Treutlen, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walton, Warren,
Washington, Webster, Wheeler, Wilcox, Wilkes, and Wilkinson
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 540 miles south-southeast of Atlanta GA or about 470
miles south-southeast of Columbus GA
- 26.2N 81.8W
- Storm Intensity 110 mph
- Movement North or 350 degrees at 14 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Irma continues as a major hurricane, centered 5 miles north
of Naples, Florida. The official National Hurricane Center track has
Irma tracking up the west coast of Florida this afternoon through
Monday Morning. Irma should move inland over the Florida panhandle and
southwestern Georgia by Monday afternoon. Irma will remain a powerful
hurricane as it moves up the west coast of Florida.
As Irma moves into southwest Georgia, portions of the warning area can
expect tropical storm force winds beginning early Monday morning.
During the day Monday, the greatest impacts will be felt with winds
increasing to 40 to 50 mph with gusts as high as 70 mph along and east
of the center of the storm track.
Because of the wet spring and early summer, the forecasted wind speeds
will easily bring trees down across the area which will also lead to
widespread power outages. Isolated tornadoes will be possible,
especially over portions of east central Georgia. Residents should be
prepared in some cases to be without power for several days and stock
up on supplies accordingly. Tropical storm force winds are expected to
move out of the area late Monday night.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across
north and 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, prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across north and central Georgia.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for 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, 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.
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across the remainder of north Georgia.
* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across east
central Georgia. Potential impacts include:
- 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.
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 check your emergency plan and take necessary
actions to secure your home or business. Deliberate efforts should be
underway to protect life and property. Ensure that your Emergency
Supplies Kit is stocked and ready.
When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties
which must be taken into account.
If you live in a place that is particularly vulnerable to high wind,
such as a mobile home, an upper floor of a high rise building, or on
a boat, plan to move to safe shelter. Take enough supplies for you
and your family for several days.
If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low lying or poor
drainage area, in a valley or canyon, or near an already swollen
river, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground
Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders
that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives
of others.
When securing your property, outside preparations should be conducted
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds and heavy rain can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.
Be sure to let friends and other family members know of your
intentions and whereabouts for surviving the storm. For emergency
purposes, have someone located away from the threatened area serve as
your point of contact. Share vital contact information with others.
Keep cell phones handy and well charged.
Be a Good Samaritan and check on those who may not be fully aware of
the situation or who are unable to make personal preparations.
Visitors to the area should become familiar with nearby surroundings.
If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially
pertaining to area visitors.
Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the
forecast.
* 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 midnight, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
Click here to read more at The National Hurricane Center
