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9/9/2005 5:00 pm
At 5:00 PM on September 9, 2005 Hurricane Ophelia was located near latitude 30.0 North longitude 78.2 West or about 175 miles East-Northeast of Daytona Beach, FL and about 220 miles Southeast of Savannah, GA. Ophelia is moving toward the northeast near seven mph. This motion is expected to continue tonight and Saturday.
Reports from NOAA reconnaissance aircraft indicate that Ophelia is a category one hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 75 mph with higher gusts. Please keep in mind that minor changes with each advisory could result in major changes to the forecast track and storm dynamics.
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.
A Situation Report will be issued tomorrow morning upon activation of the Emergency
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