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Tropical Storm Maria Local Statement Advisory Number 43
National Weather Service Wakefield VA  AL152017
451 PM EDT Tue Sep 26 2017

This product covers northeast North Carolina...

**MARIA CONTINUES TO MOVE SLOWLY NORTHWARD**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Eastern Currituck and
      Western Currituck

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 310 miles south-southeast of Ocean City MD or about 270
      miles southeast of Norfolk VA
    - 34.1N 73.0W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 7 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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* TROPICAL STORM MARIA WILL MEANDER OFF THE NORTH CAROLINA OUTER BANKS
TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY, THEN BEGIN TO ACCELERATE TO THE NORTHEAST WEDNESDAY
NIGHT AND THURSDAY.

WINDS WILL TO CONTINUE TO INCREASE THIS EVENING WITH TROPICAL STORM FORCE
WINDS POSSIBLE ACROSS COASTAL NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA LATE TONIGHT INTO
WEDNESDAY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL CAUSE HIGH SURF...WHILE ALSO ALLOWING
FOR SOME BEACH EROSION AS WELL AS DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE IMMEDIATE
COAST.

THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IMPACT WILL BE COASTAL FLOODING AT TIMES OF HIGH TIDE...
WITH MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
northeast North Carolina. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
      uprooted, especially if soils are saturated. Some roadway signs
      will sustain damage.
    - A few roads will be impassable from debris. Hazardous driving
      conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

* SURGE:
Minor impacts are anticipated at this time across coastal northeast
North Carolina within a few hours of the time of high tide.

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
High surf will bring a high threat of life threatening rip currents, dangerous
shore break and beach erosion across northeast North Carolina beaches. It is
recommended that you stay out of the surf zone.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
* Now is the time to check your emergency plan and take necessary
actions to secure your home or business. Efforts should be underway
to protect life and property. Ensure that your Emergency Supplies Kit
is stocked and ready. If planning or instructed to evacuate, know
where you will go

If you live in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as a
mobile home, an upper floor of a high rise building, or on a boat,
plan to move to safe shelter. Take enough supplies for you and your
family for several days.

If you live in a place vulnerable to flooding, such as near the
ocean, bay, sound, a low-lying or poor drainage area, or near an
already swollen creeks or rivers, plan to move to safe shelter or
higher ground.

Heed the advice of local officials, and comply with any evacuation
orders that are issued.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be conducted
before conditions deteriorate. The onset of strong gusty winds and
heavy rain can cause preparedness activities to become unsafe.

Let friends and other family members know of your intentions and
whereabouts for surviving the storm. For emergency purposes, have
someone located away from the threatened area serve as your point of
contact. Keep cell phones handy and well charged.

If possible, assist 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. Pay attention to any changes in the
forecast.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see
www.readyvirginia.gov, readync.org or mema.maryland.gov
- For the latest weather and storm information go to
weather.gov/wakefield

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Wakefield VA around 12 AM, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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