Franklin County Emergency Management Alert
04/18/19 12:45 PM UPDATE -Severe Weather Threat for Friday, April 19, 2019.
⚠️Here’s an update on the severe threat for tonight through Fri morn. The NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center has 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 the threat level on Friday to enhanced (level 3 of 5) for much of the area! These storms will be moving through overnight. Alerts → https://www.fema.gov/mobile-app #FLwx#GAwx #ALwx Weather information available → www.weather.gov/tallahassee
Pay close attention to High Tide for Franklin County. Below is the tide chart for 04/18/19-04/19/19. This storm will be coming through Franklin County during High Tide. Be sure to take precautionary measures now. Move vehicles and other valuables to higher ground if you are prone to coastal flooding. For more information tides for Franklin County visit https://www.tideschart.com/United-States/Florida/Franklin-County/
04/17/19 4:16 PM Severe Weather Threat for Friday, April 19,2019.
A line of strong to severe storms will likely move through the region overnight Thursday night into Friday Afternoon.
Most Likely Timing for Franklin County 2 AM-8 AM ET Friday Morning to 2 PM-7 PM ET Friday Evening.
1. Damaging winds as possibly as high as 70-80 MPH and tornadoes will be the highest threats…THUNDERSTORM IMPACT…A cold moving into the area Thursday night and exiting by Saturday will bring a slight risk of severe thunderstorms. Some of these storms will be capable of producing damaging winds with a few tornadoes possible. Locally heavy rains and frequent deadly lightning strikes can be expected….HIGH WIND IMPACT…Increasing southwest becoming northwest winds will result in hazardous conditions on area lakes from Friday through Saturday.
2. A Coastal Flood Watch has been issued for Franklin County Fl. …COASTAL FLOOD IMPACT…
Strong onshore flow will create elevated waters levels along coastal locations with flooding possible Friday through Saturday especially at the times of high tide. Coastal residents should be alert for later statements or warnings…and take action to protect property.
3. High Rip Current Risk is in effect from Thursday Morning through Late Friday Night….RIP CURRENT IMPACT…Strong winds on Gulf waters will create high water levels at area beaches with high surf and a high risk of rip currents possible from Friday into Saturday.
4. High Surf Advisory is in effect from 7 PM Thursday to 7 PM CDT Friday….MARINE IMPACTS…
Strong southwest winds Thursday on the Gulf will shift to northwest and increase…as a cold front moves through the waters…and continue into Saturday. Wind speeds up to 20 to 30 knots with gusts to gale force will be possible…creating hazardous boating conditions for
small craft operators.
5. Average Rainfall Amounts for Franklin County through Sunday Morning is approximately 1.5-2.5″
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