Hurricane Helene Strengthens into A Category 2 As It Heads for Florida Landfall Tonight
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Hurricane Helene has intensified into a Category 2 as it heads for a potentially catastrophic Florida landfall tonight with possible record storm surge, destructive winds and flooding rainfall.
The fast-moving pace of Helene means its dangers will spread well inland through Friday. Life-threatening flash flooding, damaging winds and some tornadoes are expected in parts of Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend up to 345 miles from the center of Helene, making it a large hurricane. That large size and its fast forward speed are the reasons Helene poses such a major storm surge danger at the coast as well as widespread high wind and flooding rain threats well inland.
Thursday- Helene is expected to reach its peak intensity as a major Category 3 or stronger hurricane in the eastern Gulf and then make a landfall somewhere along the Big Bend of Florida as a large, intense hurricane Thursday night. Its impacts (surge, winds, rain) will be felt far from that landfall point, typical for larger storms.
We recognize the severe impact that current conditions are having on our customers, and we are committed to restoring service levels as quickly as possible. As a result of these weather issues, the ALG Client Service Team will send daily updates as we monitor the progress and track job level impact.
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September 26, 2024
UPDATE
Gulf Atlantic Division
Processing Operations - Temporarily Suspended
Alternate Sites Available
Operations at the following facilities will be temporarily suspended due to Hurricane Helene.
Effective immediately at the designated times:
September 26th beginning at 10:00am
Manasota P&DC - Serving SCF 337/338/342
850 Tallevast RD
Sarasota FL 34260
September 26th beginning at 12:00pm
Fort Myers P&DC - Serving SCF 339/341
14080 Jetport Loop
Fort Myers FL 33913
Tampa P&DC - Serving SCF 335/336/346
3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd
Tampa FL 33630
Ybor P&DC - Serving SCF 335/336/337/338/339/341/342/346
1801 Grant St
Tampa FL 33605
No drop shipments will be accepted.
Alternate sites are available:
Orlando P&DC can receive drop shipments for Manasota, Ft. Myers, and Tampa
10401 Post Office Blvd
Orlando, FL 32862-9998
Drop Ship Hours: 12:00pm -3:00am
Seminole P&DC can receive drop shipments for Ybor
2036 E Landstreet Road
Orlando, FL 32824-7952
Drop Ship Hours: 12:00pm -3:00am
All sites will resume normal operations at 4:00 AM on Friday, September 27th.
Real-Time Service Advisory: Hurricane Helene Update
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September 25, 2024 -- CSX is enacting comprehensive storm preparations as Hurricane Helene approaches Florida as a major hurricane. CSX's primary focus is the safety of our employees and precautions are being taken to protect rail traffic and infrastructure.
Until further notice, please be advised of the latest actions at the following intermodal facilities
Central Florida ILC
- The gate will close to all traffic at 0100 on Thursday, September 26; if weather conditions permit, the gate is projected to reopen at 1000 on Friday, September 27.
- Lift operations will be suspended at the time of gate closure; if wind speeds exceed safe levels prior to gate closure, lift operations will be temporarily suspended.
- Inbound and outbound freight may experience temporary transit delays due to weather conditions.
- Prior to gate closure, customers are encouraged to pick up units that show as notified in ShipCSX.
- Please monitor Estimated Time of Notification (ETN) in ShipCSX and EDI messaging for the most up-to-date information on freight availability and parking locations.
Tampa,FL
- The gate will close to all traffic at 0600 on Thursday, September 26; if weather conditions permit, the gate is projected to reopen at 0500 on Friday, September 27.
- Lift operations will be suspended at the time of gate closure; if wind speeds exceed safe levels prior to gate closure, lift operations will be temporarily suspended.
- Inbound and outbound freight will experience temporary transit delays due to weather conditions.
- Prior to gate closure, customers are encouraged to pick up units that show as notified in ShipCSX.
- Please monitor Estimated Time of Notification (ETN) in ShipCSX and EDI messaging for the most up-to-date information on freight availability and parking locations.
Fairburn, GA
- The gate will close to all traffic at 0001 on Friday, September 27; if weather conditions permit, the gate is projected to reopen at 0500 on Saturday, September 28.
- Lift operations will be suspended at the time of gate closure; if wind speeds exceed safe levels prior to gate closure, lift operations will be temporarily suspended.
- Inbound and outbound freight may experience temporary transit delays due to weather conditions.
- Prior to gate closure, customers are encouraged to pick up units that show as notified in ShipCSX.
- Please monitor Estimated Time of Notification (ETN) in ShipCSX and EDI messaging for the most up-to-date information on freight availability and parking locations.
Jacksonville, FL and Savannah, GA
- The gates at these terminals are open and servicing drop-offs and pick-ups.
- Wind conditions are being monitored; if wind speeds exceed safe levels, lift operations will be temporarily suspended.
- Inbound and outbound freight may experience temporary transit delays due to weather conditions.
- Customers are encouraged to pick up units that show as notified in ShipCSX.
- Please monitor Estimated Time of Notification (ETN) in ShipCSX and EDI messaging for the most up-to-date information on freight availability and parking locations.
At this time, all other intermodal terminals are maintaining normal gate hours and lift operations. Customers are encouraged to promptly pick up units network-wide that show as notified in ShipCSX. Updates will be communicated as warranted. |
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