Предупреждения, Isle of Palms

Rip Current Statement issued September 26 at 11:21PM EDT until September 27 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total water levels of 1 to 3 feet with isolated locations up to 4 feet are possible from Major Hurricane Helene. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Tropical Cyclone Statement issued September 27 at 5:41AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL HLSJAX This product covers Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia ****HELENE DOWNGRADED TO A TROPICAL STORM WHILE MOVING RAPIDLY THROUGH GEORGIA**** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Hurricane Warning has been cancelled for Atkinson, Clinch, Coffee, Eastern Hamilton, Echols, Gilchrist, Jeff Davis, Northern Columbia, Southeastern Columbia, Southwestern Columbia, Suwannee, Western Alachua, Western Hamilton, and Western Marion * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Baker, Bradford, Brantley, Central Marion, Clinch, Coastal Camden, Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Coastal Glynn, Coastal Nassau, Coastal St. Johns, Coffee, Eastern Alachua, Eastern Clay, Eastern Hamilton, Eastern Marion, Eastern Putnam, Echols, Gilchrist, Inland Camden, Inland Flagler, Inland Glynn, Inland Nassau, Inland St. Johns, Jeff Davis, Northeastern Charlton, Northern Columbia, Northern Ware, Pierce, South Central Duval, Southeastern Columbia, Southern Ware, Southwestern Columbia, Suwannee, Trout River, Union, Wayne, Western Alachua, Western Charlton, Western Clay, Western Duval, Western Hamilton, Western Marion, and Western Putnam * STORM INFORMATION: - About 190 miles north-northwest of Jacksonville FL - 32.8N 83.0W - Storm Intensity 70 mph - Movement North or 360 degrees at 30 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Helene is moving toward the north near 30 mph which will take the ceter over central and northeastern Georgia. Hurricane warnings Flash Flood Watch and Tornado Watches have all been lowered with Tropical Storm Warnings remainind over the entire area. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: Potential impacts from the main surge event continue across coastal northeast Florida and southeast Georgia and within the St. Johns River Basin. Remain well away from locally hazardous surge having limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents. - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings. * WIND: Potential impacts from the wind continue across Suwannee Valley and far inland southeast Georgia. Remain well sheltered from life-threatening wind having potentially devastating impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed. Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks. - Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Large areas with power and communications outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Continue to follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy. 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 or in an area under a storm surge watch or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic rise in water levels. * 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 ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Jacksonville FL prior to 9 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.