WTUS82 KTAE 060301 HLSTAE ALZ065>069-FLZ007>019-026>029-034-108-112-114-115-118-127-128-134-GAZ120>131-142>148-155>161-061115- Tropical Storm Debby Local Statement Advisory Number 15 National Weather Service Tallahassee FL AL042024 1101 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024 /1001 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2024/ This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia **TROPICAL STORM DEBBY CONTINUES TO MOVE OFF TO THE EAST...ALL TROPICAL WARNINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR OUR AREA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 140 miles east-northeast of Tallahassee or about 70 miles east-northeast of Valdosta - 31.1N 82.1W - Storm Intensity 45 mph - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 7 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ At 11 PM ET, Tropical Storm Debby was continuing to move slowly off to the east and further away from the area. While a few bands of showers will likely continue to affect portions of Georgia and the Florida Big Bend, no additional wind, tornado or surge hazards are expected from Debby. All remaining Tropical Storm warnings have been expired for our area. A Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of south central Georgia until 8 am just as a precaution in case one of Debby's bands fills in and produces additional rainfall. However, significant additional rainfall accumulation is not expected. Even with Debby's departure, there will be river flooding ongoing across the area for the coming days. Areal flooding from heavy rainfall may also take several days to recede. Please use caution around flooding and do not drive through flooded areas. Summertime heat and humidity will return to the area Tuesday onward, which may create dangerous conditions for those performing response and recovery efforts. Additionally, those without power will be much more susceptible to the impacts of heat illness brought on by these conditions. Please stay hydrated and take care of yourself and others. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across portions of south central Georgia. Remain well guarded against dangerous flood waters having further impacts of limited potential. Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no additional impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: When going outside be sure to stay away from downed power lines, hazardous debris and flooded areas. If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws. Check in with your emergency points of contact. Let them know your location and status. Keep conversations short and to the point. Do not tie up communications systems. Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their points of contact. Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities have inspected roads and bridges and have given the all clear. Hazards like downed power lines and trees, washed out roads, continued flooding in low lying areas and non-functioning traffic lights make travel difficult. Allow extra time for emergency vehicles to reach you as they navigate road hazards. Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers interfere with the emergency work of first responders. When inspecting damage, use flashlights rather than candles or flamed lanterns. Be aware of sparks that can ignite natural gas or other leaking flammables. 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. Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts and heed any flood watches and warnings. Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover the road. Turn around, don't drown! * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area. $$