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Jekyll Island Authority
Wednesday September 25th, 2024 :: 11:22 a.m. EDT

Alert

Coastal Flood Warning until 08:00AM Friday

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 AM Thursday to 4 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total water levels of 1 to 3 feet with isolated locations up to 4 feet are possible from Hurricane Helene.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COASTAL NASSAU ... COASTAL ST. JOHNS ... COASTAL FLAGLER ... COASTAL GLYNN ... COASTAL CAMDEN

Instructions:

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Address/Location
Jekyll Island Authority
200 Stable Rd
Jekyll Island, GA 31527

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 912-635-4180

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning

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