ALT Key Messages: 1. A life-threatening storm surge is expected from the Mouth of the Mississippi River to Suwannee, Florida. Residents under evacuation orders should leave immediately and follow advice from local officials. 2. Extremely dangerous and damaging hurricane force-winds are expected over portions of the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama, and southern Mississippi where a Hurricane Warning is in effect. Residents in these areas should have a safe room to ride out the storm and prepare for long-duration power outages. 3. Damaging wind gusts are likely over a large portion of the southeastern United States from western and northern Georgia westward over much of central and northern Alabama, southern middle Tennessee, and Mississippi, especially in areas of higher terrain. Residents should secure loose outdoor items, avoid driving high-profile vehicles, prepare for power outages, and be aware of the potential for falling trees.

ALT Mensajes clave: 1. Se espera una marejada ciclónica que amenaza la vida desde la Boca del Río Mississippi a Suwannee, Florida. Los residentes bajo órdenes de evacuación deben irse de inmediato y seguir los consejos de los funcionarios locales. 2. Se esperan vientos de fuerza de huracán extremadamente peligrosos y dañinos sobre porciones de Florida Panhandle, sur de Alabama y sur de Mississippi, donde un Aviso de Huracán está en efecto. Los residentes de estas áreas deben tener una habitación segura para superar la tormenta y prepararse para cortes del suministro eléctrico de larga duración.