WTUS82 KJAX 061227 HLSJAX FLZ021-023-024-030-031-033-035-038-120-124-125-132-133-136>138-140-220-225-232-236-237-240-322-325-340-422-425-522-GAZ132>136-149-151>154-162-163-165-166-250-264-350-364-062030- Tropical Storm Debby Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 16A National Weather Service Jacksonville FL AL042024 827 AM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024 This product covers Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia **DEBBY EXPECTED TO MOVE OFFSHORE OF THE GEORGIA COAST LATER TODAY AND TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS WERE DROPPED FOR LAND AREAS** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 50 miles north of Brunswick GA - 31.9N 81.3W - Storm Intensity 45 mph - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 6 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Debby will continue to move slowly northeast across southeast Georgia this morning then move offshore of the southeast Georgia coast this afternoon. Additional rainfall amounts of up to 2 to 4 inches are possible today across southeast Georgia with generally less than 2 inches for most of northeast Florida. The threat of flash flooding is decreasing but still possible for southeast Georgia. Many local rivers are rising into major and moderate flood stage. Gusty bands of light to moderate rainfall will continue this morning, with the stronger gusts to near 40 mph over lakes, rivers, open pastures and along the southeast Georgia coast. Storm surge inundation of up 1 to 3 feet is possible along the southeast Georgia coast. Any heavy coastal rainfall combined with lingering surge could create flooding issues, especially in poor drainage areas of coastal communities including Brunswick. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across parts of southeast Georgia and parts of northeast Florida. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood waters having further impacts of devastating potential. * WIND: Wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will be possible along the coastal areas of Duval, Nassau, Camden, and Glynn, and a wind advisory is in effect for these areas. Otherwise, little to no additional wind impacts expected. - Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind impacts accordingly. - Emergency response teams are attending to casualty situations as needed. - Emergency work crews are restoring essential community infrastructure as necessary. - If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1. Elsewhere across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * 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! Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers interfere with the emergency work of first responders. 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. * 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 ----------- This will be the last Tropical Storm Debby Local Statement issued by the National Weather Service in Jacksonville FL. $$