WIND ADVISORY POSTED; FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES

UNDATED - The National Weather Service (NWS) has posted a Wind Advisory for all of north and central Georgia in anticipation of gusty winds from the outer fringes of Tropical Storm Ida. In addition, the Flash Flood Watch that was issued earlier this week for today and tonight continues.

TEXT OF WIND ADVISORY...

... Wind Advisory in effect from 6 am this morning to 7 am EST
Wednesday...

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect from 6 am this morning to 7 am EST
Wednesday for all of north and central Georgia.

Tropical Storm Ida will make landfall this morning along the
central Gulf Coast... and the remnants of the storm will move east
across the Florida Panhandle. An area of strong high pressure over
the western Atlantic will help to increase the pressure
gradient... and thus the winds... over the southeast. Winds of 15
to 25 mph... with gusts up to 35 mph will be possible through the
day. Additionally... as widespread rain continues today... it may
not take very strong winds for trees to begin to fall.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 20 to 35 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

TEXT OF FLASH FLOOD WATCH...

... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Wednesday
morning...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* portions of central Georgia... east central Georgia... north
central Georgia... northeast Georgia... northwest Georgia and west
central Georgia.

* Through Wednesday morning

* deep tropical moisture has spread across the southeast due to
Tropical Storm Ida. This will continue as the remnants of Ida
move east across the Florida Panhandle today. Widespread heavy
rainfall totaling 3 to 5 inches... with locally higher amounts up
to 8 inches... are possible over much of north and central
Georgia by tonight and early Wednesday.

* Creeks and streams will respond to the rain with fairly rapid
rises expected... especially in the mountains and across the
Atlanta Metro area. Minor to moderate flooding is likely on some
small to medium sized creeks and rivers... and may eventually
spread to the larger river systems. With autumn in full
swing... the trees across north and central Georgia have been
dropping their leaves. This could lead to storm drains becoming
clogged... resulting in street flooding.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Now is the time to take any necessary precautions to protect life
and property... before any flooding begins.

You should monitor NOAA Weather Radio or commercial radio and
television for the latest information on this developing weather
situation... along with any possible warnings that may be issued.