• Hurricane Local Statement for Wayne County, Georgia
  • Hurricane Local Statement issued October 11 at 5:28AM EDT by NWS
  • Effective: Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 8:11 a.m.
  • Expires: Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 10 a.m.
  • This product covers Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia
    **TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL ACCELERATING NORTHEASTWARD AND WEAKENING
    OVER EASTERN GEORGIA**
    NEW INFORMATION
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    * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - All watches and warnings have been canceled
    * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None
    * STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 170 miles north-northwest of Brunswick GA
    - 33.5N 82.5W
    - Storm Intensity 50 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 21 mph
    SITUATION OVERVIEW
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    Tropical Storm Michael has moved to the northeast of the area and is
    gradually weakening early this morning. Wind gusts over southeast
    Georgia will be in the 30 to 35 mph range through sunrise. Improving
    conditions can be expected this morning.
    POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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    * WIND:
    Little to no additional wind impacts expected.
    - Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind
    impacts accordingly.
    - Emergency work crews are restoring essential community
    infrastructure as necessary.
    - If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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    Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened
    trees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause
    flying debris.
    Remain safely sheltered until conditions improve. When going outside
    be sure to stay away from downed power lines and hazardous debris.
    Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their
    points of contact.
    Do not go up on your roof until the weather conditions are safe.
    Ladders can be slippery in the rain and unexpected wind gusts can
    blow you off the roof.
    When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes.
    Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance.
    Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can
    be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure
    about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience
    do the job. Never cut trees without a partner.
    If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following
    instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in
    a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from
    open doors and windows.
    NEXT UPDATE
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    As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
    issued by the National Weather Service in Jacksonville FL regarding
    the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.