Hurricane Warnings (Compiled)

 URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL

515 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

GMZ730-752-755-765-772-775-250515-

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/O.NEW.KTAE.HU.W.1009.240924T2115Z-000000T0000Z/

Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee

River FL out to 20 Nm-

Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM-

Coastal Waters From  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to

20 Nm-

Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-

Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-

Waters from  Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-

515 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 /415 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024/

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...South winds 55 to 75 kt with gusts up to 105 kt and

  seas 18 to 23 ft.

* WHERE...Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to

  Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm, Coastal waters from Mexico

  Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM, Coastal Waters From

  Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, Coastal

  waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM,

  Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM

  and Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to

  60 NM.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Thursday

  morning until early Friday morning. Hurricane force winds

  possible from Thursday afternoon until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas which

  will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce

  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the

vessel for extreme conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

511 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

GMZ850-870-873-250515-

/O.UPG.KTBW.HU.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/

/O.NEW.KTBW.HU.W.1009.240924T2111Z-000000T0000Z/

Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM-

Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM-

Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM-

511 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 60 kt with gusts up to 85 kt and

  seas 24 to 29 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River

  FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL

  out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL

  out 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Thursday

  morning until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas will

  capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the

vessel for extreme conditions.

&&

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL  AL092024

509 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

FLZ139-250515-

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/O.NEW.KTBW.SS.W.1009.240924T2109Z-000000T0000Z/

/O.UPG.KTBW.HU.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/

/O.UPG.KTBW.SS.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/

Coastal Levy-

509 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening

inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Cedar Key

    - Yankeetown

    - Fowler Bluff

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Strong Tropical Storm force

      wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 45-60 mph with gusts to 75 mph

        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday afternoon

          until early Friday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 74

      to 110 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or

          2 hurricane force.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          rigorously underway. Prepare for considerable wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - 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.

* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening and historic storm

      surge possible

        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 11-15 feet

          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

        - Window of concern: early Thursday morning until early

          Saturday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm

      surge flooding greater than 9 feet above ground

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme life-threatening storm surge

          flooding greater than 9 feet above ground.

        - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts should soon be brought to

          completion before driving conditions become unsafe.

        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for

          your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or

          needlessly risk lives.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding

          greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural

          damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly

          compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may

          be uninhabitable for an extended period.

        - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or

          severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may

          become stressed.

        - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.

        - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.

          Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many

          lifted onshore and stranded.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 3-6 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches

          may become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - https://www.weather.gov/tbw

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL  AL092024

509 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

FLZ239-250515-

/O.NEW.KTBW.HU.W.1009.240924T2109Z-000000T0000Z/

/O.UPG.KTBW.HU.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/

Inland Levy-

509 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Chiefland

    - Bronson

    - Williston

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remain

      possible

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58

      to 73 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropical

          storm force.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for significant wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant

        - 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.

* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening and historic storm

      surge possible

        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 11-15 feet

          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

        - Window of concern: early Thursday morning until early

          Saturday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm

      surge flooding greater than 9 feet above ground

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme life-threatening storm surge

          flooding greater than 9 feet above ground.

        - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts should soon be brought to

          completion before driving conditions become unsafe.

        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for

          your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or

          needlessly risk lives.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding

          greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural

          damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly

          compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may

          be uninhabitable for an extended period.

        - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or

          severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may

          become stressed.

        - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.

        - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.

          Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many

          lifted onshore and stranded.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 3-6 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches

          may become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - https://www.weather.gov/tbw

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL  AL092024

509 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

FLZ142-250515-

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/O.NEW.KTBW.SS.W.1009.240924T2109Z-000000T0000Z/

/O.UPG.KTBW.SS.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/

/O.UPG.KTBW.HU.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/

Coastal Citrus-

509 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening

inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Crystal River

    - Homosassa

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 60 mph

        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday afternoon

          until early Friday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58

      to 73 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropical

          storm force.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for significant wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant

        - 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.

* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening and historic storm

      surge possible

        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 11-15 feet

          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

        - Window of concern: early Thursday morning until early

          Saturday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm

      surge flooding greater than 9 feet above ground

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme life-threatening storm surge

          flooding greater than 9 feet above ground.

        - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts should soon be brought to

          completion before driving conditions become unsafe.

        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for

          your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or

          needlessly risk lives.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding

          greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural

          damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly

          compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may

          be uninhabitable for an extended period.

        - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or

          severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may

          become stressed.

        - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.

        - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.

          Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many

          lifted onshore and stranded.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 3-6 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for

      moderate flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues

          are possible.

        - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area

          vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action may result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant

        - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations

          and rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with

          swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,

          especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams,

          creeks, canals, and ditches overflow.

        - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken

          foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas

          of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and

          poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on

          moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.

          Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge

          closures.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - https://www.weather.gov/tbw

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL  AL092024

509 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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/O.NEW.KTBW.SS.W.1009.240924T2109Z-000000T0000Z/

/O.UPG.KTBW.HU.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/

/O.UPG.KTBW.SS.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/

Coastal Pasco-

509 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening

inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Port Richey

    - Hudson

    - Holiday

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 45-55 mph with gusts to 70 mph

        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday morning

          until early Friday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58

      to 73 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropical

          storm force.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for significant wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant

        - 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.

* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible

        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 7-10 feet

          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

        - Window of concern: early Thursday morning until early

          Saturday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm

      surge flooding greater than 9 feet above ground

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme life-threatening storm surge

          flooding greater than 9 feet above ground.

        - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts should soon be brought to

          completion before driving conditions become unsafe.

        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for

          your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or

          needlessly risk lives.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding

          greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural

          damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly

          compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may

          be uninhabitable for an extended period.

        - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or

          severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may

          become stressed.

        - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.

        - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.

          Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many

          lifted onshore and stranded.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 3-6 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for

      moderate flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues

          are possible.

        - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area

          vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action may result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant

        - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations

          and rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with

          swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,

          especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams,

          creeks, canals, and ditches overflow.

        - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken

          foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas

          of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and

          poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on

          moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.

          Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge

          closures.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - https://www.weather.gov/tbw

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area - Ruskin FL  AL092024

509 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

FLZ148-250515-

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/O.UPG.KTBW.HU.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/

/O.UPG.KTBW.SS.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/

Coastal Hernando-

509 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening

inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Hernando Beach

    - Bayport

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 40-50 mph with gusts to 70 mph

        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday morning

          until early Friday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58

      to 73 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropical

          storm force.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for significant wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant

        - 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.

* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible

        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 7-10 feet

          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

        - Window of concern: early Thursday morning until early

          Saturday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm

      surge flooding greater than 9 feet above ground

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme life-threatening storm surge

          flooding greater than 9 feet above ground.

        - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts should soon be brought to

          completion before driving conditions become unsafe.

        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for

          your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or

          needlessly risk lives.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding

          greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural

          damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly

          compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may

          be uninhabitable for an extended period.

        - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or

          severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may

          become stressed.

        - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.

        - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.

          Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many

          lifted onshore and stranded.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 3-6 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for

      moderate flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues

          are possible.

        - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area

          vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action may result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant

        - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations

          and rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with

          swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,

          especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams,

          creeks, canals, and ditches overflow.

        - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken

          foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas

          of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and

          poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on

          moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.

          Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge

          closures.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - https://www.weather.gov/tbw

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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Gadsden-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Quincy

    - Chattahoochee

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remain

      possible

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 74

      to 110 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or

          2 hurricane force.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          rigorously underway. Prepare for considerable wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - 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.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 4-8 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has increased from the previous

          assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

FLZ017-250515-

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/O.UPG.KTAE.HU.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/

Leon-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Tallahassee

    - Woodville

    - Bradfordville

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 55 mph

        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday afternoon

          until early Friday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind

      greater than 110 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme wind of equivalent CAT 3 hurricane

          force or higher.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for catastrophic wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete

          roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile

          homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne

          projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or

          months.

        - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences

          and roadway signs blown over.

        - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within

          urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways,

          and access routes impassable.

        - Widespread power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE

    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm

      surge flooding

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding.

          Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip

          currents are possible.

        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge flooding

          are needed.

        - ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitor

          forecasts.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None

        - Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 4-8 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

    - Information from Leon County Emergency Management

        - http://www2.leoncountyfl.gov/ei

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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Madison-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Madison

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 65-85 mph with gusts to 105 mph

        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday afternoon

          until early Friday morning

        - Window for Hurricane force winds: Thursday afternoon until

          early Friday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind

      greater than 110 mph

        - The wind threat has increased from the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme wind of equivalent CAT 3 hurricane

          force or higher.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for catastrophic wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete

          roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile

          homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne

          projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or

          months.

        - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences

          and roadway signs blown over.

        - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within

          urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways,

          and access routes impassable.

        - Widespread power and communications outages.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 4-8 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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Lafayette-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Mayo

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 55 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind

      greater than 110 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme wind of equivalent CAT 3 hurricane

          force or higher.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for catastrophic wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete

          roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile

          homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne

          projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or

          months.

        - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences

          and roadway signs blown over.

        - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within

          urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways,

          and access routes impassable.

        - Widespread power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE

    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm

      surge flooding

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding.

          Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip

          currents are possible.

        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge flooding

          are needed.

        - ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitor

          forecasts.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None

        - Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 3-6 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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Inland Dixie-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening

inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Cross City

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remain

      possible

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind

      greater than 110 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme wind of equivalent CAT 3 hurricane

          force or higher.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for catastrophic wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete

          roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile

          homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne

          projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or

          months.

        - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences

          and roadway signs blown over.

        - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within

          urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways,

          and access routes impassable.

        - Widespread power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening and historic storm

      surge possible

        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 11-15 feet

          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

        - Window of concern: early Thursday morning until Friday

          evening

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm

      surge flooding greater than 9 feet above ground

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme life-threatening storm surge

          flooding greater than 9 feet above ground.

        - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts should soon be brought to

          completion before driving conditions become unsafe.

        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for

          your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or

          needlessly risk lives.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding

          greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural

          damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly

          compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may

          be uninhabitable for an extended period.

        - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or

          severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may

          become stressed.

        - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.

        - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.

          Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many

          lifted onshore and stranded.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 4-8 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

    - Information from Dixie County Emergency Management

        - http://www.dixieemergency.com

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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Liberty-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Hosford

    - Bristol

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remain

      possible

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 45 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 74

      to 110 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or

          2 hurricane force.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          rigorously underway. Prepare for considerable wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - 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.

* STORM SURGE

    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm

      surge flooding

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding.

          Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip

          currents are possible.

        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge flooding

          are needed.

        - ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitor

          forecasts.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None

        - Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 6-10 inches, with locally

          higher amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms

          with gusty winds may still occur.

        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect

          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest

          tornado situation.

        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None

        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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Coastal Taylor-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening

inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Keaton Beach

    - Steinhatchee

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 70-90 mph with gusts to 110 mph

        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday afternoon

          until early Friday morning

        - Window for Hurricane force winds: Thursday afternoon until

          early Friday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind

      greater than 110 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme wind of equivalent CAT 3 hurricane

          force or higher.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for catastrophic wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete

          roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile

          homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne

          projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or

          months.

        - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences

          and roadway signs blown over.

        - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within

          urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways,

          and access routes impassable.

        - Widespread power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening and historic storm

      surge possible

        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 11-15 feet

          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

        - Window of concern: early Thursday morning until Friday

          evening

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm

      surge flooding greater than 9 feet above ground

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme life-threatening storm surge

          flooding greater than 9 feet above ground.

        - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts should soon be brought to

          completion before driving conditions become unsafe.

        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for

          your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or

          needlessly risk lives.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding

          greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural

          damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly

          compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may

          be uninhabitable for an extended period.

        - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or

          severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may

          become stressed.

        - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.

        - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.

          Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many

          lifted onshore and stranded.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 4-8 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

    - Information from Taylor County Emergency Management

        - http://www.taylorcountyem.com

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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Inland Taylor-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Perry

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 75-95 mph with gusts to 115 mph

        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday afternoon

          until early Friday morning

        - Window for Hurricane force winds: Thursday afternoon until

          early Friday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind

      greater than 110 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme wind of equivalent CAT 3 hurricane

          force or higher.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for catastrophic wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete

          roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile

          homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne

          projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or

          months.

        - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences

          and roadway signs blown over.

        - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within

          urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways,

          and access routes impassable.

        - Widespread power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE

    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm

      surge flooding

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding.

          Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip

          currents are possible.

        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge flooding

          are needed.

        - ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitor

          forecasts.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None

        - Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 4-8 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

    - Information from Taylor County Emergency Management

        - http://www.taylorcountyem.com

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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Coastal Dixie-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening

inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Horseshoe Beach

    - Suwannee

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Strong Tropical Storm force

      wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 55-70 mph with gusts to 85 mph

        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday afternoon

          until early Friday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind

      greater than 110 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme wind of equivalent CAT 3 hurricane

          force or higher.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for catastrophic wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete

          roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile

          homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne

          projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or

          months.

        - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences

          and roadway signs blown over.

        - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within

          urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways,

          and access routes impassable.

        - Widespread power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening and historic storm

      surge possible

        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 11-15 feet

          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

        - Window of concern: early Thursday morning until Friday

          evening

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm

      surge flooding greater than 9 feet above ground

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme life-threatening storm surge

          flooding greater than 9 feet above ground.

        - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts should soon be brought to

          completion before driving conditions become unsafe.

        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for

          your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or

          needlessly risk lives.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding

          greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural

          damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly

          compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may

          be uninhabitable for an extended period.

        - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or

          severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may

          become stressed.

        - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.

        - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.

          Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many

          lifted onshore and stranded.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 4-8 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

    - Information from Dixie County Emergency Management

        - http://www.dixieemergency.com

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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Inland Jefferson-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening

inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Monticello

    - Wacissa

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 55-75 mph with gusts to 95 mph

        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday afternoon

          until early Friday morning

        - Window for Hurricane force winds: Thursday afternoon until

          early Friday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind

      greater than 110 mph

        - The wind threat has increased from the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme wind of equivalent CAT 3 hurricane

          force or higher.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for catastrophic wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete

          roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile

          homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne

          projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or

          months.

        - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences

          and roadway signs blown over.

        - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within

          urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways,

          and access routes impassable.

        - Widespread power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening and historic storm

      surge possible

        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 11-15 feet

          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

        - Window of concern: early Thursday morning until Friday

          evening

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm

      surge flooding greater than 9 feet above ground

        - The storm surge threat has increased from the previous

          assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme life-threatening storm surge

          flooding greater than 9 feet above ground.

        - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts should soon be brought to

          completion before driving conditions become unsafe.

        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for

          your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or

          needlessly risk lives.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding

          greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural

          damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly

          compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may

          be uninhabitable for an extended period.

        - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or

          severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may

          become stressed.

        - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.

        - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.

          Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many

          lifted onshore and stranded.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 4-8 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

    - Information from Jefferson County Emergency Management

        - http://www.jeffersoncountyfl.gov/p/county-departments/emergency-management

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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Inland Franklin-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Inland Franklin County

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remain

      possible

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 45 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind

      greater than 110 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme wind of equivalent CAT 3 hurricane

          force or higher.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for catastrophic wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete

          roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile

          homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne

          projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or

          months.

        - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences

          and roadway signs blown over.

        - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within

          urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways,

          and access routes impassable.

        - Widespread power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE

    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm

      surge flooding

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding.

          Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip

          currents are possible.

        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge flooding

          are needed.

        - ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitor

          forecasts.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None

        - Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 8-12 inches, with locally

          higher amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has increased from the previous

          assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

    - Information from Franklin County Emergency Management

        - https://www.franklinemergencymanagement.com

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

FLZ115-250515-

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Coastal Franklin-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening

inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Apalachicola

    - Eastpoint

    - Carrabelle

    - Alligator Point

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Strong Tropical Storm force

      wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 50-65 mph with gusts to 80 mph

        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday afternoon

          until early Friday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind

      greater than 110 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme wind of equivalent CAT 3 hurricane

          force or higher.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for catastrophic wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete

          roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile

          homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne

          projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or

          months.

        - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences

          and roadway signs blown over.

        - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within

          urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways,

          and access routes impassable.

        - Widespread power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible

        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 7-10 feet

          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

        - Window of concern: early Thursday morning until Friday

          evening

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm

      surge flooding greater than 9 feet above ground

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme life-threatening storm surge

          flooding greater than 9 feet above ground.

        - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts should soon be brought to

          completion before driving conditions become unsafe.

        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for

          your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or

          needlessly risk lives.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding

          greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural

          damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly

          compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may

          be uninhabitable for an extended period.

        - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or

          severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may

          become stressed.

        - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.

        - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.

          Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many

          lifted onshore and stranded.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 8-12 inches, with locally

          higher amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

    - Information from Franklin County Emergency Management

        - https://www.franklinemergencymanagement.com

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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Coastal Wakulla-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening

inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Saint Marks

    - Panacea

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 55-75 mph with gusts to 100 mph

        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday afternoon

          until early Friday morning

        - Window for Hurricane force winds: Thursday afternoon until

          early Friday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind

      greater than 110 mph

        - The wind threat has increased from the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme wind of equivalent CAT 3 hurricane

          force or higher.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for catastrophic wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete

          roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile

          homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne

          projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or

          months.

        - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences

          and roadway signs blown over.

        - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within

          urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways,

          and access routes impassable.

        - Widespread power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening and historic storm

      surge possible

        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 11-15 feet

          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

        - Window of concern: early Thursday morning until Friday

          evening

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm

      surge flooding greater than 9 feet above ground

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme life-threatening storm surge

          flooding greater than 9 feet above ground.

        - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts should soon be brought to

          completion before driving conditions become unsafe.

        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for

          your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or

          needlessly risk lives.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding

          greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural

          damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly

          compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may

          be uninhabitable for an extended period.

        - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or

          severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may

          become stressed.

        - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.

        - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.

          Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many

          lifted onshore and stranded.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 6-10 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

    - Information from Wakulla County Emergency Management

        - http://www.wcso.org/emergency-management

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

FLZ027-250515-

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Inland Wakulla-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening

inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Crawfordville

    - Wakulla Springs

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 60 mph

        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday afternoon

          until early Friday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind

      greater than 110 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme wind of equivalent CAT 3 hurricane

          force or higher.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for catastrophic wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete

          roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile

          homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne

          projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or

          months.

        - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences

          and roadway signs blown over.

        - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within

          urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways,

          and access routes impassable.

        - Widespread power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening and historic storm

      surge possible

        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 11-15 feet

          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

        - Window of concern: early Thursday morning until Friday

          evening

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm

      surge flooding greater than 9 feet above ground

        - The storm surge threat has increased from the previous

          assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme life-threatening storm surge

          flooding greater than 9 feet above ground.

        - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts should soon be brought to

          completion before driving conditions become unsafe.

        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for

          your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or

          needlessly risk lives.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding

          greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural

          damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly

          compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may

          be uninhabitable for an extended period.

        - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or

          severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may

          become stressed.

        - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.

        - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.

          Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many

          lifted onshore and stranded.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 6-10 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

    - Information from Wakulla County Emergency Management

        - http://www.wcso.org/emergency-management

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

FLZ114-250515-

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/O.UPG.KTAE.TR.A.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/

Coastal Gulf-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 /407 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024/

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Port Saint Joe

    - Cape San Blas

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 60 mph

        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday afternoon

          until early Friday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 74

      to 110 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or

          2 hurricane force.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          rigorously underway. Prepare for considerable wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - 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.

* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible

        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet

          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

        - Window of concern: early Thursday morning until Friday

          evening

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm

      surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot

          above ground.

        - PREPARE: Complete preparations for storm surge flooding,

          especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions

          become unsafe.

        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for

          your area.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - 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.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 8-12 inches, with locally

          higher amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms

          with gusty winds may still occur.

        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect

          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest

          tornado situation.

        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None

        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

    - Information from Gulf County Emergency Management

        - http://gulfcounty-fl.gov/county_government/emergency_management

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

FLZ014-250515-

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Inland Gulf-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 /407 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024/

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Wewahitchka

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remain

      possible

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 40 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 74

      to 110 mph

        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or

          2 hurricane force.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          rigorously underway. Prepare for considerable wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - 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.

* STORM SURGE

    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm

      surge flooding

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding.

          Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening rip

          currents are possible.

        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge flooding

          are needed.

        - ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitor

          forecasts.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None

        - Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 8-12 inches, with locally

          higher amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms

          with gusty winds may still occur.

        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect

          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest

          tornado situation.

        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None

        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

    - Information from Gulf County Emergency Management

        - http://gulfcounty-fl.gov/county_government/emergency_management

$$

Helene Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 6

National Weather Service Tallahassee FL  AL092024

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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Coastal Jefferson-

507 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT...

...STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT...

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening

inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,

somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Coastal Jefferson County

* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 55-75 mph with gusts to 80 mph

        - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Thursday afternoon

          until early Friday morning

        - Window for Hurricane force winds: Thursday afternoon until

          early Friday morning

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind

      greater than 110 mph

        - The wind threat has increased from the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme wind of equivalent CAT 3 hurricane

          force or higher.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect life and property should now be

          underway. Prepare for catastrophic wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete

          roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile

          homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne

          projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or

          months.

        - Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences

          and roadway signs blown over.

        - Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within

          urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways,

          and access routes impassable.

        - Widespread power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening and historic storm

      surge possible

        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 11-15 feet

          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

        - Window of concern: early Thursday morning until Friday

          evening

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm

      surge flooding greater than 9 feet above ground

        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Plan for extreme life-threatening storm surge

          flooding greater than 9 feet above ground.

        - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts should soon be brought to

          completion before driving conditions become unsafe.

        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for

          your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or

          needlessly risk lives.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic

        - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding

          greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural

          damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly

          compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may

          be uninhabitable for an extended period.

        - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or

          severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may

          become stressed.

        - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible.

        - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.

          Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many

          lifted onshore and stranded.

* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 4-8 inches, with locally higher

          amounts

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major

      flooding rain

        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from

          the previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are

          likely.

        - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially

          if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive

        - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and

          rescues.

        - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in

          multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may

          become dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few

      tornadoes

        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the

          previous assessment.

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a

          few tornadoes.

        - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to

          tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before

          hazardous weather arrives.

        - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter

          quickly.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the

          execution of emergency plans during tropical events.

        - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with

          power and communications disruptions.

        - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,

          chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or

          overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,

          shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown

          off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - Local Weather Conditions and Forecasts: NWS Tallahassee

        - https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee

    - Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management

        - https://www.floridadisaster.org

    - Information from Jefferson County Emergency Management

        - http://www.jeffersoncountyfl.gov/p/county-departments/emergency-management

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of Mexico

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL

459 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of Mexico

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average

height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be

more than twice the significant wave height.

GMZ057-250900-

NE Gulf N of 26N E of 87W-

459 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...E to SE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Scattered

showers and isolated tstms.

.WED...E to SE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Scattered

showers and isolated tstms.

.WED NIGHT...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED. E winds 30 to

35 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft in SE to S swell, building to 12 to 19 ft

in SE to S swell late. Scattered showers and isolated

tstms.

.THU...HURRICANE CONDITIONS EXPECTED. W of 85W, NE to E winds

40 to 50 kt, becoming NW to N 70 to 80 kt in the afternoon. E of

85W, E to SE winds 40 to 50 kt, becoming SE 75 to 95 kt in the

afternoon. Seas 20 to 30 ft in SE to S swell. Numerous showers

and isolated tstms.

.THU NIGHT...HURRICANE CONDITIONS POSSIBLE. W of 85W, W to NW

winds 40 to 45 kt, becoming W 20 to 25 kt late. E of

85W, SW winds 60 to 80 kt, becoming SW to W 25 to 30 kt late.

Seas 20 to 30 ft in SE swell, subsiding to 12 to 19 ft

in W swell late.

.FRI...SW to W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft in NW swell.

.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

.SAT...SW to W winds 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

.SAT NIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft or less.

.SUN...SW winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft or less.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of Mexico

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL

459 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of Mexico

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average

height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be

more than twice the significant wave height.

GMZ047-250900-

SE Gulf from 22N to 26N E of 87W including Straits of Florida-

459 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HURRICANE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED. S of 24N, E winds

30 to 35 kt. N of 24N, E winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming E to SE

25 to 30 kt late. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft

late. Scattered showers and isolated tstms.

.WED...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED. S of 24N, E winds

35 to 40 kt, becoming E to SE 50 to 60 kt in the afternoon. N of

24N, E winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft in E to SE swell,

building to 16 to 24 ft in SE swell in the afternoon. Numerous

showers and isolated tstms. Vsby 1 NM or less.

.WED NIGHT...HURRICANE CONDITIONS EXPECTED. S of 24N, SE winds

60 to 70 kt, shifting to S to SW 65 to 75 kt late. N of

24N, E to SE winds 35 to 40 kt, increasing to 60 to 70 kt late.

Seas 19 to 29 ft in S swell. Numerous showers and

isolated tstms. Vsby 1 NM or less.

.THU...HURRICANE CONDITIONS EXPECTED. S of 24N, SW winds 40 to

45 kt, diminishing to 30 to 35 kt in the afternoon. N of 24N, S

winds 65 to 85 kt, becoming SW to W 45 to 55 kt in the afternoon.

Seas 19 to 29 ft in N swell. Numerous showers and isolated tstms.

.THU NIGHT...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS POSSIBLE. SW to W winds

25 to 30 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt late. Seas 12 to

18 ft in N swell, subsiding to 8 to 12 ft in N swell late.

.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft in NW to N swell.

.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

.SAT NIGHT...SE to S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

.SUN...S winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft or less.

$$