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9/6/2005 5:00 pm
TROPICAL STORM OPHELIA
SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 5:00 PM
At 5:00 PM on September 7, 2005 Tropical Storm Ophelia was stationary near latitude 28.9 North, longitude 78.4 West or about 80 miles East of Cape Canaveral, FL. Ophelia is expected to move gradually northeastward away from Florida within the next 36 to 48 hours.
Under the current forecast Ophelia is expected to remain east of the Georgia coast and not significantly impact our area. However, please keep in mind that minor changes with each advisory could result in major changes to 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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