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Tropical Storm Debby Local Statement Advisory Number 15

National Weather Service Peachtree City GA  AL042024

1112 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024



This product covers NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA



**Debby Bringing Flooding and Flash Flooding to Portions of East 

Central Georgia Through Tomorrow** 



NEW INFORMATION

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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:

    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Dodge, 

      Laurens, and Wilcox



* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:

    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Emanuel, Montgomery, 

      Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, and Wheeler



* STORM INFORMATION:

    - About 120 miles east-southeast of Cordele GA or about 80 miles 

      south-southeast of Vidalia GA

    - 31.1N 82.1W

    - Storm Intensity 45 mph

    - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 7 mph



SITUATION OVERVIEW

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OVERVIEW...



Debby will exit Georgia into the Atlantic overnight as it continues to

slowly move to the east-northeast. Flooding and flash flooding impacts

are already ongoing across portions of east-central Georgia. Rain

amounts of 3-5 inches have already fallen across portions of Toombs,

Montogomery, and Wheeler counties. Additional forecast precipitation

amounts through Wednesday morning are 3 to 6 inches south and east of

a line from Abbeville to Dublin to Louisville. Some locations may see

as much as 10 inches of rainfall from today through tomorrow night.

Rainfall of these amounts will lead to widespread, significant flash

flooding and Moderate to Major flooding of creeks and rivers.



A Tropical Storm warning is in effect for east central Georgia for

tropical storm force winds that are ongoing. The strongest winds are

expected from Crisp to Toombs county. Wind gusts of near tropical

storm force have already been recorded in this area, and will continue

as Debby passes to the south through tonight. Tropical Storm force

winds are expected to wind down through Tuesday morning as Debby moves

to the east and continues to weaken. 



POTENTIAL IMPACTS

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* FLOODING RAIN:

Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across

east central Georgia. Remain well guarded against life-threatening

flood waters having devastating impacts. If realized, these impacts 

include:

    - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and 

      rescues.

    - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks 

      in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, 

      canals, arroyos, and ditches may become raging rivers. In 

      mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage down valleys while 

      increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood 

      control systems and barriers may become stressed.

    - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple 

      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed 

      away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape 

      routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water 

      with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very 

      dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened 

      or washed out.



Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across 

east central Georgia. Remain well guarded against life-threatening 

flood waters having limited to extensive impacts.



Elsewhere across NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA, little to no impact is 

anticipated.



* WIND:

Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across 

NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

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* EVACUATIONS:

Follow the advice of local officials.



* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

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 be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or 

videos.



If you are prone to flooding, 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

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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 

Service in Peachtree City GA around 515 AM EDT, or sooner if 

conditions warrant.



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