...Tropical Storm Warning In Effect...
157 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2008
... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect...
... New information...
winds of 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph possible along the
Florida and Georgia coastal waters and immediate beaches.
... Areas affected...
this statement provides important information for marine
interests in the following coastal waters... out to 60 nautical
miles offshore from Flagler Beach Florida to Altamaha Sound
Georgia.
... Watches/warnings...
a Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the Atlantic
coastal waters out to 60 nautical miles from Flagler Beach Florida
to Altamaha Sound Georgia
... Storm information...
at 200 PM EDT... he center of Tropical Storm Hanna was located
near latitude 29.8 north... longitude 78.5 west or about 160 miles
east- northeast of Daytona Beach Florida and about 180 miles east
of Mayport Florida.
... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
local mariners should remain in port until winds and seas
subside.
... Marine impacts...
Tropical Storm Hanna will continue moving on a north to northwest
path well offshore and parallel to the northeast Florida and
southeast Georgia coasts through tonight. Seas of 9 to 16 feet
offshore will slowly subside from Saturday Onward as high
pressure builds over Florida in the wake of Hanna.
Maximum winds for the marine area are 30 to 40 knots... with gusts
as high as 50 knots. Winds and seas will be highest in passing
squalls. Conditions are projected to be at their worst through
sunset this evening. Afterward... conditions will gradually improve
as Hanna moves well north of the coastal waters.
... Next update...
the next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Jacksonville around 5 PM EDT... or earlier should
conditions warrant.
... TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...