[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Maria Local Statement Advisory Number 46
National Weather Service Wakefield VA  AL152017
1143 AM EDT Wed Sep 27 2017

This product covers NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA.

**MARIA TURNS NORTH-NORTHEASTWARD WHILE REMAINING WELL OFF THE NORTH
  CAROLINA OUTER BANKS **


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Storm Surge Watch has been cancelled for Eastern Currituck

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 230 miles southeast of Ocean City MD or about 220 miles
      east-southeast of Norfolk VA
    - 35.6N 72.6W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 6 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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* HURRICANE MARIA WILL SLOWLY TRACK NORTHEAST OFF THE NORTH CAROLINA
  OUTER BANKS TODAY, THEN BEGIN TO ACCELERATE TO THE NORTHEAST TONIGHT
  AND THURSDAY. WINDS NEAR TROPICAL STORM FORCE CONTINUE ACROSS COASTAL
  NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA TODAY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL CAUSE HIGH
  SURF...WHILE ALSO ALLOWING FOR SOME BEACH EROSION AS WELL AS
  DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE IMMEDIATE COAST. SOME LOCALIZED
  COASTAL FLOODING WILL BE POSSIBLE AROUND THE TIME OF HIGH TIDE ACROSS
  THE CURRITUCK OUTER BANKS.


POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across

Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Some large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
      uprooted, especially if soils are saturated. Some roadway signs
      may sustain damage.
    - A few roads may become impassable from debris. Hazardous driving
      conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Isolated to scattered power and communications outages.

* SURGE:
Minor impacts are expected across coastal portions of the Currituck
Outer Banks within a few hours either side of high tide today.


* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* 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 5 pm EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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