Severe Thunderstorm Potential Update

Feb 6, 2020 | Alert Message

Synopsis & Timing

Strong Winds Today & Tonight ahead of Storms – Gusts 30-40 mph!
Severe Thunderstorms Likely Late Thursday

Line of Potent Severe Thunderstorms Expected Later Today – Tonight

  • Nighttime Severe Weather Likely Especially SE Georgia & Suwannee River Valley
  • Timing: Late This Afternoon – Late Tonight til about ~ 3 AM
  • Thunderstorm Hazards: Damaging wind gusts 50-70 mph & Isolated Tornadoes
  • Widespread flash flooding not a major threat with this system
  • Locally heavy rainfall in poor drainage areas will cause minor temporary flooding
  • Altamaha River expected to rise back into Minor Flood this weekend

Deteriorating Marine Conditions

  • Gale Warning Outer Waters Through Friday
  • Small Craft Advisory Nearshore waters Through Friday

Preparedness Actions

  • Secure outdoor objects
  • Be careful on bridges in elevated vehicles
  • Rough conditions on inland estuaries
  • Potential for Nighttime Severe Weather!
  • Review Your Family Safe Place at Your Home
  • Have at least 2 ways of severe weather notification

    • (NOAA Weather Radio, County Based Notification, Reliable Phone Apps, TV/Radio)

    POSTED: 02-06-20 | 10:15 hrs

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