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The National Weather Service wants you to have the latest, most accurate information on Michael to keep you informed and safe. Here is a compilation of information that you can use before, during, and after the storm to have the most current forecasted weather conditions for your area, evacuation and shelter information, and available resources to help keep you safe. NWS offices will be using #Michael on twitter throughout the event.

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Storm Information:

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Storm Surge Warning: There is a danger of life-threatening inundation from rising water moving inland from the shoreline generally within 36 hours. Promptly follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. Storm Surge Watch: There is a possibility of life-threatening inundation from rising water moving inland from the shoreline generally within 48 hours. Promptly follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials.
Inland Flooding: It doesn't take a major hurricane to cause major impacts to an area. Even relatively weak tropical systems can produce vast amounts of rainfall well inland from the coast, leading to devastating flooding.
What are the impacts of storm surge? Large areas covered with deep water due to storm surge flooding. Structural damage to buildings, with some washing away. Locations may be uninhabitable for an extended period. Large sections of roads washed out or severely flooded. Major damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
Understanding Storm Surge Flooding: Storm surge flooding is often the greatest threat to life and property and directly accounts for about half of the deaths associated with tropical storms and hurricanes in the U.S. NOAA coastal flooding forecasts are expressed as feet above ground level to best account for variations in land elevation and features, and to focus on potential impacts.
Understanding Storm Surge Flooding: Storm surge is destructive, life-threatening coastal flooding. It accounts for about half of the deaths associated with tropical cyclones in the U.S. To help you determine the best way to prepare, NOAA coastal flooding forecasts are expressed as feet of water above ground level. RED=Greater than 9 feet. ORANGE=6-9 feet. YELLOW=3-6 feet. BLUE=0-3 feet.
Potential Storm Surge Flooding: The NWS' potential storm surge flooding map indicates the height above ground that the water could reach. Above Ground Level describes the water level of the flooding that moves inland due to the combined effect of storm surge and tide.