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Post-Tropical Cyclone Milton Local Statement Advisory Number 23
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL  AL142024
455 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

This product covers Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia

** TIDAL FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE ATLANTIC COAST AND WITHIN THE 
ST. JOHNS RIVER BASIN **

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 310 miles east of Jacksonville FL
    - 29.5N 76.3W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement East or 80 degrees at 21 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Milton has been designated a "Post-Tropical" Storm System as it 
accelerates eastward across the open waters of the western 
Atlantic Ocean. A tight pressure gradient between post-tropical 
Milton and high pressure to our north will keep windy conditions 
in place across coastal northeast Florida through this evening.
Moderate to major coastal flooding will continue during the evening
and overnight high tide cycles all along the Atlantic coast and 
within the St. Johns River basin and its tributaries, and Coastal
Flood Warnings and advisories have replaced the Storm Surge 
Warning that was in effect. 

Remember to "Turn Around, Don't Drown" if you encounter a flooded 
roadway or intersection. Never attempt to drive around barricades. 


Please listen to local officials for notifications on the status of 
ongoing evacuation orders. 

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:

Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories remain in effect for flooding
around times of high tide along the Atlantic coast and within the
St. Johns River and its tributaries. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas 
leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged 
metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws.

Check to see if everyone in your group is OK. Administer first aid to 
those who are injured. If possible, call 9 1 1 for any serious 
injuries. Remember, it may be difficult for emergency responders to 
arrive quickly. 

Check in with your emergency points of contact. Let them know your 
location and status. Keep conversations short and to the point. Do 
not tie up communications systems.

Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their 
points of contact.

Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities 
have inspected roads and bridges and have given the all clear. 
Hazards like downed power lines and trees, washed out roads, 
continued flooding in low lying areas and non-functioning traffic 
lights make travel difficult. 

Allow extra time for emergency vehicles to reach you as they navigate 
road hazards.

Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities 
give the all clear. Allow time for officials to inspect bridges and 
overpasses and to mark washed-out roads.

When entering areas that have been heavily damaged, bring along a 
GPS-enabled device to help with street navigation. Do not drive on 
roads that have been marked closed.

Do not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers 
interfere with the emergency work of first responders.

When inspecting damage, use flashlights rather than candles or flamed 
lanterns. Be aware of sparks that can ignite natural gas or other 
leaking flammables.

Do not go up on your roof until the weather conditions are safe. 
Ladders can be slippery in the rain and unexpected wind gusts can 
blow you off the roof.

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.

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.

Problems with sewer backups can further contaminate standing flood 
waters. Keep children away from flood waters. Also, listen for boil 
water alerts as tap water may have become non-potable.

Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened 
trees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause 
flying debris.

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.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- 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 Jacksonville FL regarding 
the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

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