[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Cyclone Ten Local Statement Advisory Number 3
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL102017
517 AM EDT Mon Aug 28 2017

This product covers Northeastern South Carolina and Southeastern North
Carolina

**Potential Tropical Cyclone may bring heavy rain and gusty winds to
portions of coastal South and North Carolina**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* 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 330 miles southwest of Wilmington NC or about 260 miles
      south-southwest of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 30.3N 81.0W
    - 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 along the coast of South and North
Carolina this afternoon through Tuesday morning. Winds may increase to
tropical storm force as the storm's center moves by, with rainfall
amounts of six inches or more possible. This system is not yet well
defined, and considerable uncertainty remains with exactly how
organized this system could become in the time remaining before
reaching our area.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across coastal South and North Carolina. Potential impacts
include:
    - Moderate flooding from rainfall may prompt some evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and streams may rise and overspill their banks in a few
      places, especially in the typical prone locations. Small creeks
      and ditches may overflow.
    - Flood waters may enter some structures. Underpasses, low-lying
      spots along roadways, and poor drainage areas may become
      submerged by rising water. Some secondary streets and parking
      lots may flood as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.
    - Driving conditions will become hazardous, and some road
      closures can be expected.

Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across coastal South and North Carolina.

* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across coastal
South and 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 blocked 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 Northeastern South Carolina and Southeastern North
Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
coastal South and 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 Northeastern South Carolina and Southeastern North
Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
No evacuations are necessary.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties
which must be taken into account.

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 1130 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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