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Tropical Cyclone Ten Local Statement Advisory Number 1
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL102017
526 PM EDT Sun Aug 27 2017

This product covers Southeastern North Carolina and Northeastern
South Carolina.

**Potential Tropical Cyclone Number 10 is developing off the Georgia
coast and may strengthen as it moves north.**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Coastal Brunswick,
      Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal
      Pender, Inland Brunswick, Inland Georgetown, Inland Horry,
      Inland New Hanover, and Inland Pender

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Coastal Brunswick,
      Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal
      Pender, Inland Brunswick, Inland Georgetown, Inland Horry,
      Inland New Hanover, and Inland Pender

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 250 miles south-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 180
      miles south-southwest of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 31.2N 80.0W
    - Storm Intensity 35 mph
    - Movement Stationary

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Number 10 is located off the Georgia
coast and is expected to move north along the coast of South and North
Carolina Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Winds may
increase to tropical storm force as the storm's center moves by, with
rainfall amounts up to six inches possible. The low pressure area is
not yet well defined, and considerable uncertainty remains with exactly
how organized this system could become in the time remaining before
it reaches our area.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
Northeast South Carolina and Southeast North Carolina.
Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes is possible. Unsecured lightweight objects may be
      blown about.
    - Some large limbs may break from trees. A few shallow rooted or
      weak trees may snap or be knocked down. Some fences and roadway
      signs damaged.
    - A few roads may become impassable due to debris, particularly
      within urban or heavily wooded locations. Hazardous driving
      conditions are possible, especially for high profile vehicles
      on bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages are possible.

Elsewhere across Southeastern North Carolina and Northeastern
South Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across Southeastern North Carolina and Northeastern
South Carolina. Potential impacts include:
    - Localized flooding from rainfall may occur, especially in
      low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some rivers and creeks may
      rise as a result of the rain. Small streams, creeks, and
      ditches may overflow in some locations.
    - Several storm drains and retention ponds may become full and
      begin to overflow. Some brief road closures are possible.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
Northeast South Carolina and Southeast North Carolina. Potential
impacts include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Tornadoes can cause damage to trees, vehicles, boats, and
      buildings. Unsecured mobile homes and poorly constructed
      structures are particularly vulnerable.

Elsewhere across Southeastern North Carolina and Northeastern
South Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
None at this time.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
When securing your property, outside preparations should be conducted
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds and heavy rain can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.

Be a Good Samaritan and check on those who may not be fully aware of
the situation or who are unable to make personal preparations.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the
forecast.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Wilmington NC around Midnight EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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