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9/7/2005 8:00 am
INFORMATION RELEASE #1
TROPICAL STORM OPHELIA
SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 8:00 AM
At 7:00 AM on September 7, 2005 Tropical Storm Ophelia was located near latitude 28.3 North, longitude 78.9 West or about 105 miles East of Cape Canaveral, FL and was moving toward the north-northwest near 8 mph. This general motion, with a gradual decrease in forward speed, is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. Ophelia is expected to slowly strengthen and reach hurricane strength over the next few days.
Under the current forecast Ophelia is expected to remain east of the Georgia coast and not significantly impact to our area. However, please keep in mind that minor changes with each advisory could result in major changes in the forecast track and storm dynamics. CEMA will remain in Operating Condition (OPCON) 4 or the Monitoring Phase as defined by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. OPCON 4 is the first stage in advanced readiness. All interested parties should maintain vigilance in monitoring this storm through local media.
A thorough check of emergency supplies and evacuation plans is in order. Emergency response agencies should review their hurricane plans and determine the availability of their assets, resources and personnel. Those agencies that have the responsibility to share information should be doing so at this time.
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