[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Michael Local Statement Advisory Number 16
National Weather Service Columbia SC  AL142018
1120 AM EDT Wed Oct 10 2018

This product covers the Midlands of central South Carolina and east
central Georgia CSRA

**Strong Winds Tornado, and Flash Flood Threats from Tropical Cyclone
Michael**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Aiken, Bamberg,
      Barnwell, Burke, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Columbia,
      Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Lexington,
      Lincoln, McCormick, McDuffie, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland,
      Richmond, Saluda, and Sumter

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 430 miles southwest of Columbia SC or about 360 miles
      southwest of Augusta GA
    - 29.4N 86.0W
    - Storm Intensity 145 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Michael will make landfall on the Florida Panhandle this
afternoon, then will begin to slowly weaken and track northeastward
across southern Georgia this evening. The storm will be heading
towards the Central Savannah River Area of Georgia through the night,
and then will track through South Carolina on Thursday as a tropical
storm. Overnight and through Thursday, there will be a threat of
tornadoes, flash flooding, and tropical storm force winds and gusts.


POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across central South Carolina and east-central Georgia.
Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant
impacts across central South Carolina and east-central Georgia.
Potential impacts include:
    - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots
      of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures.
    - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile
      homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or
      uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about.
      Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across central South Carolina and east-central Georgia.
Potential impacts include:
    - Heavy rainfall rates may lead to flash flooding along small
      streams, roadways, and in poor-drainage areas.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
No major evacuations are expected in central South Carolina or
east-central Georgia at this time.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!

If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, or on a boat, consider moving to a safer
shelter before the onset of strong winds or flooding.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information from the state of South Carolina see scemd.org
- For information from the state of Georgia see gema.ga.gov

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Columbia SC by 6 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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