Headline:
Storm Surge Warning issued September 27 at 8:08AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Storm Surge Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 5:08am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 1:15pm
Description:
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Horseshoe Beach
- Suwannee
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Not available at this time. To be
updated shortly.
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Not available at this
time. To be updated shortly.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Not available at this time. To be updated
shortly.
* 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: through this 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: Shelter against extreme life-threatening storm surge
flooding greater than 9 feet above ground.
- PREPARE: All ordered evacuations should be complete.
Evacuees should be in shelters well away from storm surge
flooding.
- ACT: Remain sheltered in a safe location. Do not venture
outside. Move to upper floors to escape rising water if
necessary.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
- Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.
* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Not available at this time. To be
updated shortly.
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Not available at this
time. To be updated shortly.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Not available at this time. To be updated
shortly.
* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Not available at this time. To be
updated shortly.
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Not available at this
time. To be updated shortly.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Not available at this time. To be updated
shortly.
* 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
Area Description:
Coastal Dixie
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL