000 WTNT64 KNHC 270807 TCUAT4 Hurricane Helene Tropical Cyclone Update NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092024 400 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 ...HURRICANE HELENE MOVING RAPIDLY NORTHWARD THROUGH GEORGIA... ...400 AM EDT POSITION UPDATE... Helene continues continues to move inland over central Georgia and is producing hurricane-force winds and heavy rainfall. This is an dangerous and life-threatening situation. Persons should not leave their shelters and remain in place, staying away from windows and have multiple ways to receive warnings and updates. A University of Georgia weather station in Vidalia, Georgia recently reported a wind gust of 77 mph (124 km/h). An ASOS station at The Savannah International Airport in Georgia recently reported a sustained wind of 49 mph (79 km/h) with a gust to 76 mph (122 km/h). This is the last hourly position update on Helene. SUMMARY OF 400 AM EDT...0800 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...32.4N 83.1W ABOUT 100 MI...160 KM SW OF AUGUSTA GEORGIA ABOUT 40 MI...65 KM SE OF MACON GEORGIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 30 MPH...48 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...963 MB...28.43 INCHES $$ Forecaster Papin/Beven
Hurricane Helene Update Statement
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