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9/27/2024
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September 27, 2024 updated 212 pm EDT
Urgent Weather Message - Wind gusts to 40 mphWIDESPREAD RIVER AND STREAM FLOODING IS ONGOING
URGENT Weather Message from NWS Peachtree City 1057 am EDT Fri Sep 27
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected in portions of central, east central, and southeast Georgia.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and additional power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Impacting Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Glascock-Jefferson-Bibb-Twiggs-Wilkinson-Johnson-Emanuel-Bleckley-Laurens-Treutlen-Pulaski-Wilcox-Dodge-
Telfair-Wheeler-Montgomery-Toombs Counties, including the cities of Toomsboro, Mcrae, GIbson, Louisville, Eastman, Sandersville, Alamo, Abbeville, Milledgeville, Vidalia, Mount Vernon, Soperton, Jeffersonville, Hawkinsville, Swainsboro, Gray, Macon, Dublin, Wrightsville, and Cochran.
Tropical Storm Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 17 NWS Peachtree City GA 1146 am EDT Friday Sep 27 2024
This This product covers North and Central Georgia
Tropical Storm Helene continues to quickly exit into the Appalachians
of the western Carolinas and eastern Tennessee. Lingering showers in
Georgia have largely ended. Significant river flooding is ongoing in
much of Georgia, and additional river flooding is expected. Breezy
conditions will remain through the day, but the threat for significant
damaging gusts has ended.
Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which
may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts
and heed any flood watches and warnings.
Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered
with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have
been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover
the road. Turn around, don`t drown!
If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following
instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in
a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from
open doors and windows.
Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers
interfere with the emergency work of first responders.
When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes.
Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance.
Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can
be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure
about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience
do the job. Never cut trees without a partner.
Hazardous Weather Outlook issued 604 am EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 by NWS Peachtree City
Tropical Storm Helene will continue to produce and elevated risk
for flash flooding and river flooding in north Georgia through
this morning. Gusty winds will also occur and may result in areas
of downed trees and power lines. Please use caution if traveling
and avoid crossing any flooded roadways.
Isolated thunderstorms will be possible over northern Georgia
between Saturday and Monday.
Spotters should be prepared for activation tonight into Friday morning. Please relay any information about observed severe weather to the NWS.
See black tags on the map to the right for active flood events as recorded in the USGS network of streamflow gauges.
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