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Flood Watch issued September 26 at 8:13AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, including the followingareas, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston, Florida, includingthe following areas, Calhoun, Central Walton, Coastal Bay, CoastalDixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal Jefferson, CoastalTaylor, Coastal Wakulla, Gadsden, Holmes, Inland Bay, InlandDixie, Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf, Inland Jefferson, InlandTaylor, Inland Wakulla, Jackson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty,Madison, North Walton, South Walton and Washington, and Georgia,including the following areas, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks,Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady,Irwin, Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph,Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner and Worth.* WHEN...Through Friday morning.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Hurricane Helene will bring an additional 5 to 10 inches ofrain, with local amounts to near 15 inches, on top of the 4to 8 inches some locations already picked up late last nightand early this morning. Heaviest amounts are expected fromthe Forgotten Coast near Apalachicola northward. Flashflooding should be expected, some of which is likely to beconsiderable, potentially catastrophic.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.

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Flash Flood Warning issued September 26 at 9:13PM EDT until September 27 at 3:15AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FLFFWTAEThe National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a* Flash Flood Warning for...Dixie County in Big Bend Florida...Eastern Franklin County in Big Bend Florida...Gadsden County in Big Bend Florida...Jefferson County in Big Bend Florida...Lafayette County in Big Bend Florida...Leon County in Big Bend Florida...Madison County in Big Bend Florida...Taylor County in Big Bend Florida...Wakulla County in Big Bend Florida...* Until 315 AM EDT Friday.* At 913 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producingheavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing orexpected to begin shortly.HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.SOURCE...Radar.IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urbanareas, highways, streets and underpasses as well asother poor drainage and low-lying areas.* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...Tallahassee, Woodville, Monticello, Mayo, Perry, St. Marks,Madison, Crawfordville, Florida A and M, Florida State University,Steinhatchee, Tallahassee State College, Midway, Havana, CrossCity, Quincy, Doak Campbell Stadium, Horseshoe Point, Greensboroand Chattahoochee.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize thedangers of flooding.Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or lawenforcement and request they pass this information to the NationalWeather Service when you can do so safely.

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Hurricane Warning issued September 26 at 11:11PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Tallahassee- Woodville- Bradfordville* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 45-55 mph with gusts to 75 mph- Window for Tropical Storm force winds: through the next fewhours- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for windgreater than 110 mph- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Plan for extreme wind of equivalent CAT 3 hurricaneforce or higher.- PREPARE: Last minute efforts should solely focus onprotecting life. The area remains subject to catastrophicwind damage.- ACT: Now is the time to shelter from life-threatening wind.Be ready to move to the safest place inside your shelter ifnecessary.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding- Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.* STORM SURGE- No storm surge inundation forecast- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no stormsurge flooding- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding.Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening ripcurrents are possible.- PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge floodingare needed.- ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitorforecasts.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None- Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 1-3 inches, with locallyhigher amounts- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for extremeflooding rain- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady fromthe previous assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential forextreme flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescuesare likely.- PREPARE: Urgently consider protective actions from extremeand widespread rainfall flooding.- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to takeaction will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic- Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuationsand rescues.- Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow theirbanks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams,creeks, and ditches may become raging rivers. Flood controlsystems and barriers may become stressed.- Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiplecommunities, some structures becoming uninhabitable orwashed away. Numerous places where flood waters may coverescape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers ofraging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditionsbecome very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closureswith some weakened or washed out.* TORNADO- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a fewtornadoes- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should continue to include possibletornadoes.- 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: Limited- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder theexecution of emergency plans during tropical events.- A few places may experience tornado damage, along withpower and communications disruptions.- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations oroverturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blownoff roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.* 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 Leon County Emergency Management- http://www2.leoncountyfl.gov/ei

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