000 WTUS82 KTAE 090916 HLSTAE FLZ015-017>019-026>029-115-118-127-128-091315- Tropical Depression Mindy Local Statement Advisory Number 3 National Weather Service Tallahassee FL AL132021 516 AM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021 This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia **Mindy Departing the Area** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 140 miles east-northeast of Apalachicola or about 80 miles east-northeast of Tallahassee - 30.8N 83.0W - Storm Intensity 35 mph - Movement Northeast or 55 degrees at 20 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Mindy is departing the area. All tropical storm warnings have been canceled. Remaining light rain across southwest Georgia will exit the area this morning. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia. * WIND: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia. * TORNADOES: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: None. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes. Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience do the job. Never cut trees without a partner. If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following instructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in a well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from open doors and windows. Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened trees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause flying debris. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area. $$