Hurricane Local Statement

This product covers Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia **TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS MOVING JUST EAST OF THE AREA TONIGHT AND EARLY MONDAY** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Camden, Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Coastal Glynn, Coastal Nassau, and Coastal St. Johns * STORM INFORMATION: - About 160 miles southeast of Jacksonville FL or about 100 miles southeast of Flagler Beach FL - 28.5N 79.8W - Storm Intensity 70 mph - Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 9 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Isaias, located off the Florida East coast, will continue on a north-northwest track tonight. Isaias is expected to begin a more northward turn is expected by Monday, which will bring the tropical storm near the northeast Florida Atlantic coast late tonight and during the day on Monday. Due to the close approach of Isaias to the northeast Florida coast, a Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for all of the coastal areas of northeast FL and southeast GA. Tropical storm conditions may reach the coast tonight and then continue through Monday afternoon, diminishing Monday evening. Life-threatening rip currents and building rough seas are expected through Monday and swimming is strongly discouraged at area beaches. Rain bands with gusts near tropical storm force will be possible tonight into Monday morning for the coastal areas. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected, with localized heavier amounts possible. Urban and poor drainage areas may experience localized flooding. Isaias will also bring a threat of minor storm surge flooding with large waves to the coast. Surge values of around 2 feet are possible along the northeast Florida and southeast Georgia coasts. Significant to severe beach erosion will be likely for some of the area beaches. Minor coastal flooding from storm surge is now beginning and continue through late Monday. Over the coastal waters, dangerous marine conditions will continue through Monday evening. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across coastal areas of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. Potential impacts in this area include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over. - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. Elsewhere across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. * SURGE: Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across coastal northeast Florida and coastal southeast Georgia. Potential impacts in this area include: - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents. - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings. Elsewhere across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. * OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS: Life-threatening rip currents along with very rough surf are expected and swimming is strongly discourage. High waves may knock persons down and sweep them into the ocean. Beach erosion may be significant in some areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business. If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter. When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness activities to become unsafe. Be sure to let friends and family members know of your intentions for weathering the storm and your whereabouts. Have someone located away from the threatened area serve as your point of contact. Share vital contact information with others. Keep cell phones handy and charged. If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which you are located and where it is relative to current watches and warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially pertaining to area visitors. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Jacksonville FL around 530 AM, or sooner if conditions warrant. Read more

Coastal Flood Advisory

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Coastal flooding along the St Johns river basin with a storm surge of 1 to 2 feet. Storm surge 1 foot or less south of Federal Point. * WHERE...St Johns River Basin. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Read more