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Tropical Storm Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA  AL092024
1146 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

This product covers North and Central Georgia

**TROPICAL STORM HELENE HAS EXITED GEORGIA. WIDESPREAD RIVER AND STREAM
 FLOODING IS ONGOING**

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 100 miles north-northeast of Atlanta GA or about 190
      miles north-northeast of Columbus GA
    - 35.1N 83.8W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement North or 350 degrees at 32 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW...

Tropical Storm Helene continues to quickly exit into the Appalachians
of the western Carolinas and eastern Tennessee. Lingering showers in
Georgia have largely ended. Significant river flooding is ongoing in
much of Georgia, and additional river flooding is expected. Breezy
conditions will remain through the day, but the threat for significant
damaging gusts has ended.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Little to no additional wind impacts expected, though winds will gust
over 30 to 35 miles per hour at times.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which
may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts
and heed any flood watches and warnings.

Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered
with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have
been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover
the road. Turn around, don`t drown!

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.

Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers
interfere with the emergency work of first responders.

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.


* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on creating an emergency plan see ready.ga.gov
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

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 Peachtree City GA regarding
the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

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