This product covers North and Central Georgia

**TROPICAL STORM HELENE HAS EXITED GEORGIA. WIDESPREAD RIVER AND STREAM
FLOODING IS ONGOING**

NEW INFORMATION
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* 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
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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
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* WIND:
Little to no additional wind impacts expected, though winds will gust
over 30 to 35 miles per hour at times.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* 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
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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.

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia...

South River at GA 81 at Snapping Shoals affecting Butts, Henry
and Newton Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...South River at GA 81 at Snapping Shoals.

* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 12 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding
begins in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and
downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 81. Much further
downstream...portions of Lucy Lane and Lunsford Road in north
Butts County begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet and rising.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 12 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia, including the
following areas, in central Georgia, Baldwin, Butts, Jasper,
Jones, Monroe and Putnam. In east central Georgia, Glascock,
Greene, Hancock, Taliaferro, Warren and Wilkes. In north central
Georgia, Barrow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas,
Fannin, Fayette, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Lumpkin,
Morgan, Newton, North Fulton, Pickens, Rockdale, South Fulton,
Union and Walton. In northeast Georgia, Banks, Clarke, Jackson,
Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Towns and White. In northwest
Georgia, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon,
Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker and Whitfield. In west
central Georgia, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding
and Troup.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rainfall may exacerbate flooding across the watch
area. Rain will continue to lift north through the remainder
of the morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Clayton County in north central Georgia...
Southeastern Cobb County in north central Georgia...
DeKalb County in north central Georgia...
Northeastern Fayette County in north central Georgia...
South Central Fulton County in north central Georgia...
Henry County in north central Georgia...
Rockdale County in north central Georgia...

* Until 1245 PM EDT Friday.

* At 643 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 4 and 6 inches
of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches
in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Atlanta, Marietta, Douglasville, McDonough, Decatur, Fayetteville,
Conyers, Jonesboro, City of South Fulton, Peachtree Corners, Sandy
Springs, Smyrna, Dunwoody, East Point, Stockbridge, Union City,
Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park and Fairburn.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&


FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED;
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE;
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR