Tropical Cyclone Local Statement for Escambia, Escambia Inland, Escambia Coastal and 24 more areas

and inland southeast Mississippi. *ISAIAS MOVING OVER SOUTHERN ALABAMA** *FLASH FLOODING AND STRONG WIND THREAT SPREADS FARTHER INLAND** NEW INFORMATION --------------- CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning have been cancelled for Escambia Coastal and Santa Rosa Coastal - The Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning have been cancelled for Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Mobile Central, and Mobile Coastal - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued and the Hurricane Warning has been cancelled for Butler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Escambia Inland, Monroe, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, and Santa Rosa Inland - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled for Baldwin Inland and Mobile Inland - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Choctaw, Clarke, George, Greene, Perry, Stone, Washington, and Wayne CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect for Okaloosa Coastal - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Butler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Escambia Coastal, Escambia Inland, Monroe, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal, Santa Rosa Inland, and Wilcox STORM INFORMATION: - About 110 miles east-northeast of Mobile AL or about 80 miles north-northeast of Pensacola FL - 31.5N 86.5W - Storm Intensity 65 mph - Movement North or 355 degrees at 20 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias with winds of 65 mph will continue to move north across southern Alabama overnight. Potential damaging wind impacts still exist east of the Alabama River, excluding Baldwin county, with the strongest winds occurring across the northeast portion of our warning area closest to the decaying center of circulation. Potential impacts from these winds include downed trees and power lines, and power outages. Storm surge will remain elevated along the Okaloosa county coast through late tonight. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- WIND: Protect against strong wind gusts having possible additional impacts east of the Alabama river, excluding Baldwin county. Potential impacts in this area include: - Minor structural damage. - Some large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable due to debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. - Widespread power and communications outages. SURGE: Protect against life-threatening surge having possible impacts across coastal Okaloosa county. Potential impacts in this area include: - Areas of inundation, mainly near the coast. - Sections of near-shore routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly ventilated area. It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter. Rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown! If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of strong winds or flooding. Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For the latest detailed evacuation and shelter information...please refer to your local emergency management agency at the phone number or website listed below. - Coastal Alabama: - Baldwin County: 251-972-6807 or - Mobile County: 251-460-8000 or mobilecountyema.gov - Northwest Florida: - Escambia County: 850-471-6400 or myescambia.com/beready - Santa Rosa County: 850-983-5360 - Okaloosa County: 850-651-7150 or myokaloosa.com/emergency-management - 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 weather service in Mobile AL around 4 AM CDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.