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Flagler County Florida - Tuesday windy day with potentially strong storms this evening 09 January 2024 ( news )
Flagler County , state Florida ( By Press Release office)
Jan 09,2024
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January 9 , 2024– Mother Nature has produced a large , vigorous storm affecting the eastern United States that will bring impacts to Flagler County with windy conditions and a higher - than - average risk for severe weather .
“A windy day followed by a stormy evening is expected for Flagler County today , ” said Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord . “Currently , we expect sustained winds in the teens this morning , increasing to 28 mph in the afternoon with gusts around 40 mph in advance of an expected line of storms this evening that , at times , will be severe . ”
A powerful line of brief but intense storms will push through Flagler County starting at some point between 4 and 6 p . m . Tuesday that have a high risk of producing wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph . There is also a medium risk of tornadoes and a low risk of hail .
“Tornadoes can spin up rapidly with some storms , ” Lord said . “Have a way to get warnings , such as signing up for ALERTFlagler , and know what to do should warnings be issued . The safest place is in a small interior room of a well - built building . ”
Remember the difference between “watch” and “warning . ” A “watch” means that severe weather is possible . A “warning” means that the weather is coming , and shelter should be sought quickly as storms are fast moving .
This morning , loose outdoor items should be secured so they do not become wind - blown projectiles . Sign up for emergency notifications at
www . FlaglerCounty . gov/AlertFlagler
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Follow Flagler County Emergency Management’s social media ( even those who are not social media users can view these sites ) :
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www . Twitter . com/FlaglerEOC
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www . Facebook . com/FlaglerEOC
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www . facebook . com/FlaglerCountyGovernment
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