Hurricane Local Statement
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Hurricane Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 13
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA AL092026
521 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026
This product covers North and Central Georgia
**TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS ISSUED FOR WEST-CENTRAL GEORGIA**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Chattahoochee,
Harris, Heard, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Pike,
Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, Upson, and
Webster
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 350 miles south-southwest of Atlanta GA or about 250
miles south-southwest of Columbus GA
- 29.2N 87.0W
- Storm Intensity 115 mph
- Movement North or 10 degrees at 17 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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5 PM ET, Hurricane Isaias was located in the northern Gulf with
maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, moving N at 17 mph. Isaias is
forecast to accelerate towards the northern Gulf Coast this evening
into early Saturday, and begin bringing widespread and potentially
significant impacts to North and Central Georgia. These include a
prolonged period of strong winds, heavy rainfall with localized
flooding, and the potential for several tornadoes. Impacts will peak in
intensity Saturday into Saturday night as Isaias moves northward
across Mississippi/Alabama and into the Tennessee Valley.
The wind field associated with Isaias is expected to expand
considerably as the system moves inland and becomes extra-tropical.
Strong winds will extend well east of the center of the storm and into
West-Central Georgia. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for
this area where wind gusts to 60 mph will be possible. Further north
and east, while Isaias will be weakening and becoming post- tropical,
there will be a very strong pressure gradient between the system and
strong high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic. This gradient will support
a prolonged period of strong easterly winds with frequent gusts to
40 to 60 mph across most of North Georgia from tonight through early
Sunday. A High Wind Warning has been issued for this area. Areas to
the south and east of these warnings have been placed in a Wind
Advisory where winds will be weaker, but still have gusts to 45 mph.
Across all areas, the prolonged and strong winds could lead to power
outages from downed limbs and trees, especially when combined with
saturated soils from periods of heavy rain.
Isaias will bring widespread rainfall, with multiple bands of heavy
rain expected tonight through early Sunday. Widespread rainfall totals
of 1 to 4 inches are likely across much of the area, with a localized
swath of up to 8 inches where the heaviest banding sets up. This
rainfall could lead to flash flooding, particularly in urban and
poor-drainge areas, as well as flood-prone creeks and streams. The
north south orientation of bands make enhance river flooding along
north south reaches. Training heavy rain in the mountains may increase
the risk of landslides. A Flood Watch has been issued for the entire
area.
Additionally, as Isaias tracks northward and inland late tonight into
Saturday, a favorable environment for tornadoes will develop across
North and Central Georgia, and continue through Saturday night.
Several tornadoes will be possible, particularly within the outer
rainbands of the system. Tornadoes from tropical systems are typically
quick to develop and short-lived, but with the forward speed of the
system and the unique setup, we can't rule out a stronger (EF2 or
EF3), long-track tornado, especially across Central Georgia.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against hazardous winds having possible significant impacts
across Notrh and Central Georgia. Potential impacts in this area
include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Numerous power and communications outages.
Elsewhere across North and Central Georgia, little to no impact is
anticipated.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across North and Central Georgia. Potential impacts
include:
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and
ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,
destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while
increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood
control systems and barriers may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant
impacts across North and Central Georgia. Potential impacts include:
- The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution
of emergency plans during tropical events.
- Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots
of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures.
- Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile
homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or
uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about.
Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.
Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.
It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an
emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.
If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in
which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which
it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay
attention for instructions from local authorities.
Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!
If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.
* 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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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Peachtree City GA around 10 PM, or sooner if conditions
warrant.