Apalachicola, Florida

... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the coastal areas...
... Tropical Storm Wind Warning in effect for areas away from the
immediate coast from 7 PM Monday to 7 am EST Wednesday...

... New information...
a Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the coastal areas
of Franklin County with a Tropical Storm Wind Warning in effect
for areas away from the immediate coast.

... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
precautionary/preparedness actions...

As Hurricane Ida approaches the region late Monday night and into
Tuesday... winds will begin to increase with the potential for tropical
storm force winds across Franklin County. These winds will have the
potential to create some power outages... thus make sure you have
on hand non- perishable food items... like canned goods and bottled
water. Tropical storm force winds are capable of causing minor
damage to Mobile homes. Secure light weight items... like garbage
cans and patio furniture. These items will have the potential to
become projectiles during the height of the storm and cause
additional damage.


... Probability of tropical storm/hurricane conditions...
the chance for hurricane conditions at this time is less than 5
percent. Also... the chance for tropical storm conditions at this
time is up to 70 percent.

... Winds...
as Hurricane Ida approaches... sustained tropical storm force
winds are expected to begin early Monday evening. Winds gusts up
to 60 mph will be possible at the height of the
storm... particularly along Saint George Island.

... Storm surge and storm tide...
a long period of onshore winds associated with Ida will create
conditions favorable for storm surge. At this time... storm surge
values of 2 to 3 feet are expected across Franklin County.
Combining this with the astronomical tide produces an overall
storm tide of 4 to 6 feet... especially around the time of high
tide on Monday night and Tuesday morning. Below are times of high
tide for selected locations along the Franklin County coast.

Apalachicola... high tide at 1107 PM Monday night... high tide 853
am Tuesday morning.

In addition to the threat for coastal flooding... large and
battering surf will begin to impact the beaches on Monday and only
increase in intensity by Tuesday morning. Surf heights of 7 to 10 feet
will be possible. This will likely cause moderate to major beach
erosion. Needless to say... rip current risk will be extreme and
everyone... even experienced swimmers and surfers should remain out
of the water.

... Inland flooding...
storm total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches is currently
expected across portions of south central Georgia and the Florida
Big Bend. Locally heavier amounts are possible... particularly if a
large band on the eastern side of Ida moves over the region.