[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Michael Local Statement Advisory Number 20
National Weather Service Charleston SC  AL142018
1101 AM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia

**GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Allendale, Beaufort,
      Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Dorchester,
      Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, Inland Jasper, and
      Tidal Berkeley

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 140 miles north-northwest of Charleston SC or about 180
      miles north of Savannah GA
    - 34.7N 80.8W
    - Storm Intensity 50 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 23 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Michael is expected to gradually weaken as it tracks
northeastward across South Carolina today. Windy conditions will
continue across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina through
this afternoon. Dangerous surf conditions including large breaking
waves and dangerous rip currents will remain possible through early
this evening.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia. Remain well sheltered
from hazardous wind having possible limited impacts. If realized,
these impacts include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted,
      but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow
      rooted.
    - Some roads impassable due to debris, particularly within urban
      or heavily wooded locations. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways, especially for high
      profile vehicles.
    - Isolated to scattered power and communications outages.

* 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 Charleston SC around 230 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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