Tropical storm force wind gusts are expected to begin later this
morning across northeast Florida. Overall, sustained tropical storm
force winds are forecast for most of northeast Florida and the
southeast Georgia coast, with frequent hurricane force gusts possible
along portions of the northeast Florida coast and St. Johns river
basin region.

Storm surge inundation of up to 3 to 5 feet is expected along the
northeast Florida and southeast Georgia Atlantic coasts and around
2 to 4 feet in the St Johns River basin.

Isolated tornadoes are possible within the outer rainbands from late
this evening through Thursday morning over portions of northeast
Florida, including Marion, Putnam, Flagler, and St. Johns counties.

Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts are
possible mainly in Marion, Putnam, Flagler, and St Johns counties. The
rest of northeast Florida will see rainfall totals generally 2 to
6 inches, with locally higher amounts as well. With already saturated
grounds, flash flooding will be possible mainly across northeast
Florida and the southeast Georgia coast beginning later today.