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Tropical Cyclone Statement issued October 10 at 8:12AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL Additional Details Here.

HLSJAX This product covers Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia ** SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS FROM HURRICANE MILTON CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING ** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Hurricane Warning has been cancelled for Coastal Flagler, Coastal St. Johns, Eastern Putnam, Inland Flagler, Inland St. Johns, and Western Putnam - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled for Eastern Marion * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect for Coastal Camden, Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Coastal Glynn, Coastal Nassau, Coastal St. Johns, Eastern Clay, Eastern Putnam, Inland St. Johns, and South Central Duval - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Inland Camden, Inland Flagler, Inland Glynn, Inland Nassau, Trout River, Western Clay, Western Duval, and Western Putnam * STORM INFORMATION: - About 150 miles southeast of Jacksonville FL or about 110 miles east-southeast of Flagler Beach FL - 28.9N 79.5W - Storm Intensity 85 mph - Movement East-northeast or 60 degrees at 18 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Milton remains a category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale, moving east northeast at 18 mph about 75 miles offshore of Cape Canaveral Florida, after making landfall last night near Siesta Key on the west coast of Florida. Milton will maintain hurricane strength as it moves east northeastward into the Atlantic waters through the remainder of the day with a tight pressure gradient between the tropical cyclone and high pressure to the north keeping dangerous conditions across northeast Florida and the southeast Georgia coast through this evening. Sustained Tropical storm force winds are ongoing across north central Florida, the St Johns river, and along the northeast Florida and southeast Georgia coast with gusts to hurricane force along portions of the northeast Florida coast and St Johns river basin. Storm surge inundation of up to 3 to 5 feet is expected along the northeast Florida and southeast Georgia Atlantic coasts and around 2 to 4 feet in the St Johns River basin through the rest of today. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches expected with locally higher amounts of 4 inches possible in Flagler county. With already saturated grounds, flash flooding will continue to be possible through early afternoon before the heavy rain bands exit off the coast today. Stay in your shelter or safe location with your safety plan in place. Be sure you have a way to get weather alerts and forecast updates. Keep in mind that impacts can be felt far from the coast. Listen to local officials and avoid travel unless ordered to evac. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across northeast, north central Florida, and the southeast Georgia coast. Remain well sheltered from dangerous wind having additional significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles. - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines. Potential impacts from the main wind event are also now unfolding across north central Florida, the northeast florida and southeast Georgia coast and the St Johns river basin. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind having possible limited impacts. * SURGE: Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across the northeast Florida and southeast Georgia coast, and in the St. Johns river basin. Remain well away from life-threatening surge having additional significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. * FLOODING RAIN: Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across northeast Florida southeast of a line from around St Augustine to Ocala FL. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood waters having additional limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - 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. Elsewhere across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy. During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather. Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or videos. Quickly move to the safest place within your shelter if it begins to fail, preferably an interior room on the lowest floor as long as flooding is not a concern. If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic rise in water levels. * 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 1130 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
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