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Hurricane Maria Local Statement Advisory Number 47
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC  AL152017
526 PM EDT Wed Sep 27 2017

This product covers Eastern North Carolina

**MARIA SLOWLY MOVING AWAY FROM THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Storm Surge Warning has been cancelled for Outer Banks Dare
      and Outer Banks Hyde
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Mainland
      Dare, Mainland Hyde, and Tyrrell

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Outer Banks Dare and
      Outer Banks Hyde

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 200 miles east-northeast of Buxton NC or about 280 miles
      east-northeast of Morehead City NC
    - 36.2N 72.1W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 30 degrees at 7 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Maria is located about 200 miles east-northeast of Cape
Hatteras and is moving east-northeast at 7 mph and will continue
moving away from the region. Tropical Storm force winds of 35 to 40 mph with
gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected to continue along the Outer Banks this evening
then gradually diminish tonight.

The prolonged gusty north to northwest winds will lead to storm surge
inundation of 1 to 3 feet above ground level on the Outer Banks soundside
from Ocracoke to Buxton. Oceanside, 1 to 3 feet of inundation is expected
north of Cape Hatteras north to Duck. Areas along Highway 12 in the Outer
Banks may be inundated at several locations. The very rough surf will
continue the risk of life threatening rip currents as well as beach erosion
along all beaches.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
soundside Outer Banks from Ocracoke to Buxton, and oceanside Outer Banks
north of Cape Hatteras. Remain well away from locally hazardous
surge having additional limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
      immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
      farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
    - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
      with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
      surge water covers the road.
    - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
      in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
    - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
      and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

Elsewhere across Eastern North Carolina, little to no impact is
anticipated.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
the Outer Banks. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind having
additional limited impacts. If realized, these impacts 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, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across Eastern North Carolina, little to no impact is
anticipated.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Do not return to evacuated areas until
hazardous winds diminish and flood waters abate.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Continue to keep your cell phone well charged for as long as
possible. If you lose power, use it more sparingly and mainly for
personal emergencies and check-ins. Do not overload communications
systems with idle chatter.

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos. Be wise and avoid becoming another statistic.

* 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 Newport/Morehead City NC around 11 PM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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