The National Weather Service issued a tropical storm warning at 5:03 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until Wednesday at 1:15 a.m.
The following information is provided by the NWS:
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
A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Jekyll Island
- Glynn Haven
- Sea Island
- St. Simons
- Country Club Estate
- Dock Junction
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remain possible
- Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 50 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force.
- PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be underway. Prepare for limited wind damage.
- ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind becomes hazardous.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- 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.
* STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible
- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 3-5 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
- Window of concern: Wednesday morning until Friday morning
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 3 feet above ground
- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for life-threatening storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground.
- PREPARE: Evacuation efforts and flood preparations should soon be brought to completion before 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: Significant
- This statement pertains to storm surge Above Ground Level (AGL) for portions of Glynn County east of Interstate 95.
- The causeways could flood for several hours either side of the time of high tide. Some debris may settle on and near the roadways. Saint Simons, Jekyll, and Sea Islands could be briefly isolated. The Village and Casino areas of Saint Simons Island may experience flooding across lower-elevation streets such as East Peachtree Street. Some homes along and near Dunbar Creek, including Ledbetter Island, could be flooded. The Oglethorpe Point Elementary School area could also experience flooding. Ground level portions of Golden Island Marina and Frederica Yacht Club will likely be inundated. Lower streets and neighborhoods on Jekyll Island may flood along with some lower portions of Colonel's Island.
- In the City of Brunswick, neighborhoods in the lower portions of the city south of L Street, locations east of the Altama Connector, Howard Coffin Park, River Road and Mansfield Road, near Old City Hall, may be flooded. Flooding is also expected near the City of Brunswick Fire Station and Goodyear Elementary School.
- Flooding is possible on portions of the Blythe Island Highway, or the Old Jacksonville Highway, and along the banks of the Altama Canal.
- This is a summary of storm surge impacts. Every neighborhood that will experience flooding is not mentioned. Please follow the guidance of local officials.
* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: No significant rainfall forecast
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for localized flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has decreased from the previous assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for localized flooding from heavy rain.
- PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.
- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots.
- Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures.
* 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.
Source: The National Weather Service
