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Alliant Bulletin: Hurricane Idalia
By Alliant Property & Casualty
Catastrophic storm surge and damaging winds are imminent along Florida's Big Bend and Northern Florida.
Current status of Hurricane Idalia (as of 5:00 PM EDT, Aug 30, 2023)
Key Developments
- Downgraded Status: Idalia has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm.
- Pressure Trends: The estimated minimum central pressure is 984 mb (29.06 inches).
- Current Observations: Radar data and observations indicate maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h).
Summary
- Location: Latitude 32.2N, Longitude 81.7W
- Proximity: About 40 miles W of Savannah, Georgia; About 115 miles WSW of Charleston, South Carolina
- Maximum Sustained Winds:70 mph (110 km/h)
- Present Movement: NE or 35 degrees at 21 mph (33 km/h)
- Minimum Central Pressure: 984 mb (29.06 inches)
Detailed Observations
- Wind Conditions: A sustained wind of 52 mph (83 km/h) and a gust to 67 mph (107 km/h) were recently reported at the Savannah Entrance Light.
Watches and Warnings
- Changed Warnings: Storm Surge Warnings and Watches have been discontinued along the Gulf coast of Florida and the Georgia coast. Hurricane Warning changed to a Tropical Storm Warning.
- Current Warnings: A Storm Surge Warning is in effect from St. Catherine's Sound, Georgia to South Santee River, South Carolina. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect up to the North Carolina/Virginia border.
Consequences & Implications
- Storm Surge: There's a risk of life-threatening inundation, particularly in areas where storm surge warnings are still active.
- High Winds: Strong winds are expected to continue across portions of Georgia and the Carolinas.
- Rainfall: Expected to produce 4 to 8 inches of rainfall with isolated maxima up to 10 inches, causing areas of flash, urban, and moderate river flooding.
Final Recommendations
- Immediate Action: Follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. Risk of life-threatening situations remains high.
- Stay Informed: Keep monitoring updates from your local National Weather Service office for specific information to your area.
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