512 WTUS82 KFFC 271546 HLSFFC GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-089>098-102>113-280000- 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 --------------- * 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 ------------------ 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 ----------------- * WIND: Little to no additional wind impacts expected, though winds will gust over 30 to 35 miles per hour at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * 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 ----------- 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. $$