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Hurricane Michael Local Statement Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service Columbia SC  AL142018
520 PM EDT Wed Oct 10 2018

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

**Hurricance Michael made landfall over the Florida Panhandle and
continues northeastward towards the CSRA and Midlands**

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 320 miles southwest of Columbia SC or about 250 miles
      southwest of Augusta GA
    - 30.9N 85.1W
    - Storm Intensity 125 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 16 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Michael made landfall over the Florida Panhandle and will
begin to slowly weaken as it tracks northeastward across southern
Georgia this evening. The storm will approach the Central Savannah
River Area of Georgia tonight, then track through South Carolina on
Thursday as a tropical storm. Overnight and through Thursday, there
will be a threat of tropical storm force wind gusts, tornadoes and
flash flooding.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across the Midlands of central South Carolina and east central
Georgia CSRA. Potential impacts 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, causeways, and access
      routes 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 south and east of Interstate 20. 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.

Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across the remainder of the Midlands and CRSA.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across the central Midlands and the CSRA. Potential
impacts include:
    - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and
      ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,
      destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while
      increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood
      control systems and barriers may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
      Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited
to significant impacts across the eastern Midlands.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:

There are no evacuation orders at this time.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.

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.

* 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 around 1130 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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