* WHAT. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE. Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah, Jefferson, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, and Talladega Counties. * WHEN. Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

HLSBMX This product covers Central Alabama **HELENE CONTINUES TO WEAKEN AS A TROPICAL STORM AS IT MOVES ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 220 miles northeast of Birmingham AL or about 250 miles northeast of Montgomery AL - 35.1N 83.8W - Storm Intensity 45 mph - Movement North or 350 degrees at 32 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ There are no Tropical Storm Warnings in effect for Central Alabama. The potential for flooding rain has diminished across all portions of Central Alabama. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- None PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- None NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event. this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Birmingham, AL regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

HLSFFC 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.

HLSTAE This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia **TROPICAL STORM HELENE CONTINUES TO MOVE FURTHER AWAY. RESIDUAL COASTAL FLOODING AND OTHER BEACH HAZARDS COTINUE. ** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 360 miles north-northeast of Panama City or about 380 miles north of Apalachicola - 35.1N 83.8W - Storm Intensity 45 mph - Movement North or 350 degrees at 32 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ At 11 AM EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Helene was located about 100 miles northeast. It is now moving to the north/north- northwest at 32 mph. Conditions have improved this morning as Helene as moved out. While tropical storm force winds are now out of our of the region, breezy conditions still will stick around through the rest of the morning and into early afternoon. Additionally, tides still are running high and minor coastal flooding could stick around across the Florida Panhandle and the northeast and eastern portions of the Apalachee Bay through this afternoon and early evening. Rainfall from Helene has ended, and new flash flooding is not expected. Ongoing flooding may take awhile to subside. Minor to moderate riverine flooding will emerge and continue for days to come. Please do not drive through flooded roadways and stay out of flood waters if at all possible. Flood waters may contain downed power lines, dangerous wildlife, and other hazards. The tornado threat has passed. With widespread power outages across the region, please exercise caution with cleanup efforts and use generators responsibly. Carbon monoxide poisoning and/or death can result from generator misuse. Please do not return to evacuated areas until cleared by local officials to do so. First responders are working as hard as they can to respond and restore services quickly and safely, and returning too early may hinder their efforts. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS: Minor coastal flooding will be continue along much of the coast today. Large waves will be possible along the coast this afternoon. Dangerouns rip currents are expected through at least Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws. Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities have inspected roads and bridges and have given the all clear. Hazards like downed power lines and trees, washed out roads, continued flooding in low lying areas and non-functioning traffic lights make travel difficult. 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. 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. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - 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 Tallahassee FL regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE. Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN. Until 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and additional power outages may result.

HLSTAE This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia **TROPICAL STORM HELENE MOVING FURTHER AWAY. RESIDUAL STORM SURGE CONTINUES AROUND APALACHEE BAY.** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Colquitt, Cook, Dougherty, Inland Dixie, Inland Taylor, Irwin, Lafayette, Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Madison, Mitchell, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner, and Worth * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Inland Dixie, Inland Jefferson, Inland Taylor, and Inland Wakulla * STORM INFORMATION: - About 270 miles north-northeast of Tallahassee or about 230 miles north of Valdosta - 34.2N 83.0W - Storm Intensity 60 mph - Movement North or 360 degrees at 30 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ At 8 AM EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Helene was located over northeast Georgia. It was quickly moving to the north at 30 mph. As Helene moves further away, conditions will continue to gradually improve through this morning and afternoon. Tropical storm force winds have finally exited our region this morning, and all tropical storm warnings have been discontinued. Breezy conditions this morning will gradually subside through the day and into tonight as Helene moves further away. Despite the decreasing winds, tides continue to run very high around Apalachee Bay. At 8 AM EDT, moderate to major flooding was still being observed along the coast. It will take until tonight for tides around Apalachee Bay to finally come out of flood. Further west, minor flooding was occurring along coastal Bay and Gulf Counties, and this will improve later this morning and early afternoon. Rainfall from Helene has ended, and new flash flooding is not expected. Ongoing flooding may take awhile to subside. Minor to moderate riverine flooding will emerge and continue for days to come. Please do not drive through flooded roadways and stay out of flood waters if at all possible. Flood waters may contain downed power lines, dangerous wildlife, and other hazards. The tornado threat has passed. With widespread power outages across the region, please exercise caution with cleanup efforts and use generators responsibly. Carbon monoxide poisoning can result from generator misuse. Please do not return to evacuated areas until cleared by local officials to do so. First responders are working as hard as they can to respond and restore services quickly and safely, and returning too early may hinder their efforts. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across Apalachee Bay. Remain well away from life-threatening surge having ongoing devastating impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Widespread deep inundation, with storm surge flooding greatly accentuated by powerful battering waves. Structural damage to buildings, with many washing away. Damage greatly compounded from considerable floating debris. Locations may be uninhabitable for an extended period. - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads washed out or severely flooded. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Extreme beach erosion. New shoreline cuts possible. - Massive damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Numerous small craft broken away from moorings with many lifted onshore and stranded. Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or videos. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL around 11 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia. Alabama. Chattahoochee River at West Point affecting Troup, Lee, Chambers and Harris Counties. For the Chattahoochee River Basin. including Whitesburg, West Point. Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Chattahoochee River at West Point. * WHEN. From this afternoon to late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS. At 17 feet, Minor flooding begins. City Hall. Police. and Fire Departments get some minor water into edge of parking lot. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:00 AM EDT Friday /8:00 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 7.4 feet and rising. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 17.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 17 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia. Alabama. Chattahoochee River at 14th Street at Columbus affecting Russell, Chattahoochee, Lee and Muscogee Counties. For the Chattahoochee River Basin. including Helen, Dahlonega, Cornelia, Suwanee, Buford, Suwanee, Buford, Chattahoochee River upstream McGinnis Ferry Rd, Norcross, Chattahoochee River above Roswell, Roswell, Powers Ferry & I285 Atlanta, Smyrna, Chattahoochee River below Morgan Falls Dam, Atlanta, Atlanta, Atlanta, Atlanta, Fairburn, Whitesburg, Fairplay, Whitesburg, Whitesburg, Franklin, Corinth, Hammett Rd below Hogansville, Franklin, West Point, Columbus, Union, Omaha. Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Chattahoochee River at 14th Street at Columbus. * WHEN. Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS. At 35 feet, Minor flooding expands upstream and downstream from the 14th Street bridge. The River Walk in Columbus will be covered with water up to 8 feet deep. A maintenance room under the Trade Center will be flooded 3 feet deep. The Phenix City Amphitheater in Alabama will be flooded up to 7 feet deep and the access road to the complex will begin to flood. Large portions of the River Walk in Phenix City will be under 5 feet of water. Portions of the Oxbow Creek Golf Course in south Columbus will begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:15 AM EDT Friday /9:15 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 26.3 feet and rising. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 33.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 27 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood