We have been issued this update on Andrea.
EVENT: Tropical Storm Andrea
SITUATION REPORT
June 6, 2013, 4 PM
Flood Watch in effect June 6, 04:50 AM EDT until June 7, 08:00 PM EDT
PROCLAMATIONS/DECLARATIONS:
As of June 1st with the beginning of hurricane season, Ware County Emergency Management moves into Operational Condition (OPCON) 5. This is a preparedness stage wherein we encourage everyone to review their personal, family and business emergency plans.
POTENTIAL EFFECTS TO WARE COUNTY:
Tropical storms that track out of the gulf and across north Florida and south Georgia tend to be heavy rain makers. Localized flooding could be expected along the heavier rain bands. Also tropical force winds could accompany the stronger rain bands. One note of concern with these type storm scenarios is the possibility of delayed flooding along the Satilla River due to widespread rainfall across the south Georgia area.
Our area has already received significant amounts of rain which loosen the ground and make trees more vulnerable to high winds. Resident should exercise caution night and tomorrow morning due to the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
Some localized road flooding and ponding of water has already began in low lying areas and could continue.
The Public Works department is taking precautionary actions and are planning to have crews available throughout the night if needed.
RECOMMENDED LOCAL ACTIONS:
Based on current advisory, Ware County does not expect Hurricane force winds.. If conditions remain the same, no evacuations are expected.
Ware County residents should review their hurricane plans, stock their hurricane supplies and monitor the progress of the storm. Periodical updates will be provided as long as the threat of tropical weather exist.
To monitor the progress of the storm between updates, please check the National Hurricane Center website at http:/www.nhc.noaa.gov, or . http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jax/
CURRENT CONDITIONS:
Tonight Tropical storm conditions expected. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 71. South wind 31 to 36 mph becoming southwest 13 to 18 mph. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
06-06-13
16:30 hrs