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Tropical Storm Michael Local Statement Advisory Number 20
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL142018
1115 AM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**Tropical Storm Michael currently making its closest approach**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bladen, Central
      Horry, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry,
      Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Columbus, Darlington,
      Dillon, Florence, Inland Brunswick, Inland Georgetown, Inland
      New Hanover, Inland Pender, Marion, Marlboro, Northern Horry,
      Robeson, and Williamsburg

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 170 miles west of Wilmington NC
    - 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 currently passing by the area. Wind gusts of
tropical storm force paired with heavy rain may lead to a few downed
trees or powerlines, especially inland. A few tornados are also
possible across southeast North Carolina.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. 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 is possible. Unsecured lightweight objects may be
      blown about.
    - Some large limbs may break from trees. A few shallow rooted or
      weak trees may snap or be knocked down. Some fences and roadway
      signs damaged.
    - A few roads may become impassable due to debris, particularly
      within urban or heavily wooded locations. Hazardous driving
      conditions are possible, especially for high profile vehicles
      on bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages are possible.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across southeast
North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. Remain well braced against
a tornado event having possible limited impacts. If realized, these
impacts include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Tornadoes can cause damage to trees, vehicles, boats, and
      buildings. Unsecured mobile homes and poorly constructed
      structures are particularly vulnerable.

* FLOODING RAIN:

Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
the I-95 corridor. Remain well guarded against locally hazardous flood
waters having possible limited impacts.

Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
area beaches. Remain well away from locally hazardous surge having
possible limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Localized inundation and minor over-wash is possible, mainly
      along immediate shorelines and other vulnerable low-lying areas
      along the coast. Low spots along waterways and tidal creeks may
      also be impacted.
    - Some portions of near-shore roads and parking lots may become
      covered by surge water. Driving conditions may become hazardous
      in places where the surge covers the road.
    - Moderate beach erosion is possible, mainly in the vulnerable
      locations along the ocean front.
    - Minor damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers is
      possible. A few small craft may break away from moorings if not
      properly secured.
    - Navigation may be difficult near inlets and waterways, as
      navigational aids may be off station or missing.

Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.

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:
Now is the time to remain safely sheltered from the storm. Stay inside
and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready in case you lose
electrical power. Locate your battery powered radio and flashlight from
your Emergency Supplies Kit. Keep these items close.

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.



* 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 Wilmington NC around 3 PM, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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