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Tornado Watch issued September 26 at 7:51PM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FLTHE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 686 UNTIL6 AM EDT FRIDAY WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF TORNADO WATCH 685.THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREASIN FLORIDA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIESIN NORTHEAST FLORIDABAKER CLAY DUVALFLAGLER NASSAU PUTNAMST. JOHNSIN NORTHERN FLORIDAALACHUA BRADFORD COLUMBIAGILCHRIST HAMILTON SUWANNEEUNIONIN GEORGIA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIESIN SOUTHEAST GEORGIAAPPLING ATKINSON BACONBRANTLEY CAMDEN CHARLTONCLINCH COFFEE ECHOLSGLYNN JEFF DAVIS PIERCEWARE WAYNETHIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALMA, AMELIA CITY, ANASTASIA,ARLINGTON, ATKINSON, AXSON, BAKERSVILLE, BAXLEY, BELLAIR,BELMONT, BLACKSHEAR, BOSTWICK, CARRAWAY, COLUMBIA,COUNTRY CLUB ESTATE, DOCK JUNCTION, DOCTORS INLET, DOCTORTOWN,DOUGLAS, DOVER BLUFF, DUNGENESS, DURBIN, FERNANDINA BEACH,FOLKSTON, FRUIT COVE, GAINESVILLE, GAINESVILLE AIRPORT, GARDI,GLYNN HAVEN, HAZLEHURST, HICKOX, HILLIARD, HOBOKEN, HOMELAND,HOMERVILLE, HORTENSE, HOUSTON, JACKSONVILLE, JASPER,JEKYLL ISLAND, JENNINGS, JESUP, KINGS FERRY, KINGSLAND,LAKE BUTLER, LAKE CITY, LAKESIDE, LIVE OAK, LULU, MACCLENNY,MCALPIN, MIDDLEBURG, NAHUNTA, NEEDHAM, NEEDMORE, NEW LACY,NEW RIVER, NEWBURN, NEWNANS LAKE, NORMANDY, OCEANWAY,OLENO STATE PARK, OLUSTEE, ORANGE PARK, ORTEGA, PALATKA,PALM COAST, PALM VALLEY, PEARSON, PINE GROVE, PLANT HATCH,PONTE VEDRA BEACH, RACE POND, RATLIFF, RAYBON, RIVERSIDE,SAN MARCO, SEA ISLAND, ST. GEORGE, ST. SIMONS, STARKE,STATENVILLE, STEPHEN FOSTER STATE PARK, SUWANNEE SPRINGS,SWITZERLAND, THALMANN, TRENTON, WATERTOWN, WAYCROSS, WAYNESVILLE,WEST LAKE, WHITE SPRINGS, WILLACOOCHEE, WINOKUR, AND YULEE.

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Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 11:21PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding.* WHERE...Trout River and South Central Duval Counties.* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying propertyincluding homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructurewill be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total water levels of 1 to 3 feet withisolated locations up to 4 feet are possible from MajorHurricane Helene.Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Iftravel is required, do not drive around barricades or throughwater of unknown depth.

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Flood Watch issued September 26 at 11:20PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of Florida, including the following areas, Baker,Bradford, Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Coastal Nassau, CoastalSt. Johns, Eastern Clay, Eastern Marion, Eastern Putnam, InlandFlagler, Inland Nassau, Inland St. Johns, South Central Duval,Trout River, Union, Western Clay, Western Duval and Western Putnamand southeast Georgia, including the following areas, Appling,Bacon, Brantley, Coastal Camden, Coastal Glynn, Inland Camden,Inland Glynn, Northeastern Charlton, Northern Ware, Pierce,Southern Ware, Wayne and Western Charlton.* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.* IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall due to a tropical system will likelyresult in scattered areas of flash flooding and isolated episodesof considerable flash flooding, specifically in urban flood pronelocations.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Widespread heavy rainfall falling over a short period of timeovernight is likely as Major Hurricane Helene acceleratesnorth northeastward tonight, making landfall over the FloridaBig Bend coast late this evening and then moving acrossinterior south Georgia. Widespreadrainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are predicted along andwest of the I-75 corridor and interior counties of southeastGeorgia,and some localized areas may receive higher amountsup to 8 inches.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Tropical Storm Warning issued September 26 at 11:14PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Ortega- Riverside- San Marco- Mandarin* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 40-50 mph with gusts to 50 mph- Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until Friday morning- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58to 73 mph- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropicalstorm force.- PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect life and propertyshould now be complete. The area remains subject tosignificant wind damage.- ACT: Now is the time to shelter from dangerous wind.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding- Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.* STORM SURGE- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feetabove ground somewhere within surge prone areas- Window of concern: through Friday evening- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for stormsurge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1foot above ground.- PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expectflooding of low-lying roads and property.- ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue tofollow the instructions of local officials.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding- Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect- Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfallforecast- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential formoderate flooding rain- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady fromthe previous assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential formoderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescuesare possible.- PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an areavulnerable to flooding.- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to takeaction may result in serious injury or loss of life.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant- Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuationsand rescues.- Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen withswifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams,creeks, canals, and ditches overflow.- Flood waters can enter some structures or weakenfoundations. Several places may experience expanded areasof rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, andpoor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take onmoving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridgeclosures.* TORNADO- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Situation is very favorable for tornadoes- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for manytornadoes- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should continue to include thepotential for many tornadoes.- PREPARE: Stay within your shelter keeping informed of thelatest tornado situation.- ACT: Move quickly to the safest place within your shelterif a tornado warning is issued.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive- The occurrence of numerous tornadoes can greatly hinder theexecution of emergency plans during tropical events.- Many places may experience tornado damage with a few spotsof immense destruction, power loss, and communicationsfailures.- Locations could realize roof and wall failures of sturdybuildings with some being leveled, structures upon weakfoundations blown away, mobile homes obliterated, largetrees twisted and snapped with forested trees uprooted,vehicles lifted off the ground and thrown, and small boatsdestroyed. Large and deadly projectiles can add to the toll.* FOR MORE INFORMATION:- Family Emergency Plans (FEMA): http://ready.gov/hurricanes- Local weather conditions and forecasts: http://www.weather.gov/jax/

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