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Current Conditions - Pooler, GA

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73°
Light Rain
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| Wind: |
16 mph
from the East
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| Dew Point: |
70°F
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| Pressure: |
29.91 in
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| Humidity: |
88% |
| Visibility: |
9.0 miles
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Updated: 3:01 AM EDT on May 28, 2012 at Savannah, Georgia(KSAV)
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Personal Weather Stations
Flash Flood Watch
Statement as of 8:40 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 |
... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Tuesday afternoon...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* a portion of southeast Georgia... including the following areas... coastal Bryan... coastal Chatham... coastal Liberty... coastal McIntosh... Evans... inland Bryan... inland Chatham... inland Liberty... inland McIntosh... long and Tattnall.
* Through Tuesday afternoon
* Tropical Storm Beryl will approach the northeast Florida coast this evening and move onshore by midnight. Beryl is then expected to meander across southern Georgia and northern Florida through Monday before pushing offshore of the South Carolina coast Tuesday.
* This system has the potential to produce heavy rainfall with general rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches across much of southeast Georgia. At this time the highest rain amounts are expected to occur near the Altamaha river. Much of this will likely fall tonight into Monday with the risk for heavy rain persisting into Tuesday morning. Elevated tides at the coast may enhance the risk for flash flooding east of Interstate 95.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Flash Flood Watch means there is a potential for flash flooding based on current forecasts. Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible flash flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action if flooding develops.
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Tropical Storm Warning
Statement as of 2:37 am EDT on May 28, 2012 |
... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...
... Winds... maximum sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph are expected through daybreak. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are likely in and near rain bands mainly near the coast. Some downed trees along with power outages will be possible.
... Storm surge and storm tide... up to 1 foot of water above ground level will be possible during high tide early this morning. Significant inundation of structures is not expected.
... Inland flooding... a Flash Flood Watch is in effect. See latest forecast for latest information. Listen for possible flood warnings for your location... and be ready to act if flooding rains occur.
Bands of showers... some heavy... will move across the area today. Additional heavy rainfall will be possible tonight through Tuesday as Beryl stalls today and then moves across the area Tuesday and Tuesday night. Total rainfall of up to 3 to 6 inches will be possible through Tuesday. This may result in some minor flooding of low lying... poorly drained areas.
... Tornadoes... there will be a threat for isolated tornadoes in rain bands through daybreak.
... Coastal hazards... there is a high risk for rip currents today. Dangerous surf conditions should persist this morning. Some beach erosion is also expected.
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