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Tropical Storm Idalia Local Statement Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA  AL102023
520 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

This product covers NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA

**IDALIA IS EXPECTED TO BRING IMPACTS TO THE REGION THROUGH THURSDAY 
 MORNING** 

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Baldwin, 
      Bibb, Bleckley, Crawford, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Hancock, 
      Houston, Johnson, Jones, Laurens, Macon, Peach, Pulaski, 
      Schley, Sumter, Taylor, Telfair, Twiggs, Washington, Wilcox, 
      and Wilkinson

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Emanuel, Glascock, 
      Jefferson, Montgomery, Toombs, Treutlen, Warren, and Wheeler

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 120 miles east of Cordele GA or about 40 miles east of 
      Vidalia GA
    - 32.2N 81.7W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 35 degrees at 21 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Idalia made landfall this morning near Perry, Florida and
has since weakened to a Tropical Storm as it continues to track over 
southeast Georgia this evening.

Periods of heavy rainfall are expected to continue with an additional
inch of rainfall forecast, with locally higher amounts possible. 
Flooding of creeks and rivers will be possible across southeast 
Georgia.

Tropical Storm force winds and wind gusts are also expected across
portions of far east central Georgia this evening. Winds should
begin diminishing over the next several hours as the system moves out
of the region. 

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts 
across portions of central and east 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, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts 
across parts of west-central Georgia.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible 
extensive impacts across portions of central and east 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.

Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited 
to significant impacts across parts of west-central Georgia.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across NORTH AND 
CENTRAL GEORGIA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

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!

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
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
Service in Peachtree City GA around 8 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions 
warrant.

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