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Savannah, GA
Joined September 2008
Happy Birthday to a Savannah legend, Lt. John White. He is a Marine Corps veteran of WWII. He later worked for SPD becoming the first sworn in African American officer in Georgia. He was one of "The Original Nine", the first nine black officers who worked for the SPD.
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Water has filled our marshes the last few days because of the “king tides”. Thankfully, the impacts have been limited and the water has provided some amazing views! Thanks to Billy Harrell for this shot of Monday’s high tide near Tybee Island and Fort Pulaski.
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Temperatures will top out in the upper 70s this afternoon, just a bit above our average high! ☀️
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A Coastal Flood Advisory will be in effect from 7AM - Noon. The tide is projected to reach 9.7' (minor flood stage) around 9 AM. We are not expecting this to impact travel.
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Wonderful perspective of the #HuntersMoon rise in Bluffton! Thanks Jason All for sharing!
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Today's tide is "underperforming" which isn't a bad thing! Tuesday morning's high tide is projected to be around the same height.
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The morning high tides will remain elevated today and tomorrow. Any time the tide gets close to 10' at Fort Pulaski, water gets close to Highway 80.
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A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until 11 AM. The Fort Pulaski tide gage is predicted to hit moderate flood stage (10') between 8 AM and 9 AM.
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UPDATE: Garden City Police say they have found 14-year-old Nyla Cansler . ->
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Sunday morning tide "under performed" and peaked at 9.68'. We'll still watch for King Tides and flooding Monday and Tuesday morning.
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We'll remain dry this weekend, but wind gusts over 25 miles per hour will be possible! 🌬️
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Moderate coastal flooding is expected Sunday and Monday morning. At 10', water will start to encroach on Highway 80. Temporary closures will be possible.
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Tides will remain elevated this weekend into next week. Anytime we get close to 10' water has a chance to get on Highway 80. Monday morning's high tide is projected to be the highest.
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Hard to ask for a better Friday! ☀️
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Tides are expected to be elevated this weekend. At 10', water will start to encroach on Highway 80 between the Bull River bridge and Lazaretto Creek.
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Subtropical Storm #Josephine is expected to gain strength today as it remains off the New England coast.
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