... Lake Wind Advisory in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening...
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a lake Wind Advisory... which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph will increase in areal coverage and frequency by mid morning and persist well into the afternoon and evening hours.
A lake Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph or gusts of 30 to 39 mph are expected. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing. Boaters in the advisory area should avoid open water and stay close to shore in wind protected inlets. High profile vehicles should use extra caution when traveling as well.
Fire Weather Warning
Statement as of 4:31 AM EDT on May 12, 2008
... Red flag warning now in effect from 11 am this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening...
The red flag warning is now in effect from 11 am this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening.
Drier air will filter into the region today following passage of a cold front. Minimum relative humidity will plummet to near 25 to 30 percent. In addition sustained 20 foot wind speeds will be 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph possible.
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will create explosive fire growth potential.
Local Storm Report
05/11/2008 0430 PM
4 miles ESE of Patterson, Pierce County.
Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.
Trees down along State Road 32 southeast of Patterson.
05/11/2008 0955 am
Patterson, Pierce County.
Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by law enforcement.
Numerous power outages in the Patterson Metro area.
05/11/2008 1218 PM
Blackshear, Pierce County.
Lightning, reported by Fire Dept/Rescue.
A lightning strike caused a brush fire off of Satilla Road. Forestry crews were dispatched and the blaze is contained. The time of ignition is unknown.
05/11/2008 0430 PM
4 miles ESE of Patterson, Pierce County.
Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by amateur radio.
Trees down along State Road 32 southeast of Patterson.
05/11/2008 1218 PM
Blackshear, Pierce County.
Lightning, reported by Fire Dept/Rescue.
A lightning strike caused a brush fire off of Satilla Road. Forestry crews were dispatched and the blaze is contained. The time of ignition is unknown.
05/11/2008 0955 am
Patterson, Pierce County.
Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by law enforcement.
Numerous power outages in the Patterson Metro area.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 9:45 am EDT on May 12, 2008
... Jesup NOAA Weather Radio transmitter is off the air...
The Jesup transmitter wxj-28 on a frequency of 162.45 mhz is off the air. Technicians are currently addressing the problem. Here is a list of alternative transmitters covering the Jesup listening area...
162.425 mhz in Brunswick... 162.40 mhz in Savannah... 162.425 mhz in Metter... 162.475 mhz in Waycross.
