[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement
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Hurricane Florence Local Statement Advisory Number 51
National Weather Service Wilmington NC AL062018
1130 PM EDT Tue Sep 11 2018
This product covers SOUTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA AND NORTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA
**Powerful Major Hurricane Florence continues to head towards the
Carolina Coast**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Darlington, Dillon,
Florence, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Bladen, Columbus, and Robeson
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Darlington, Dillon,
Florence, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg
- A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
Central Horry, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal
Horry, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick,
Inland Georgetown, and Inland New Hanover
- A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Inland Pender and Northern
Horry
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 670 miles southeast of Wilmington NC or about 700 miles
east-southeast of Myrtle Beach SC
- 28.4N 68.7W
- Storm Intensity 140 mph
- Movement West-northwest or 300 degrees at 17 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Florence continues to approach the Carolina coast as a
major hurricane. The likelihood of of life-threatening storm surge
inundation, damaging winds, and flooding rainfall across southeastern
North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina continues to increase.
Life-threatening conditions will also continue in the surf zone at
area beaches. The worst conditions are expected to occur later Thursday
into Friday.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible devastating
impacts across interior southeastern North Carolina and
coastal northeastern South Carolina. Potential impacts in
this area include:
- Structural damage can be expected to sturdy buildings, with
some suffering severe or total destruction. Complete
destruction of mobile homes and other poorly constructed
buildings is likely. Damage greatly enhanced by large
projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for a significant
period of time.
- Numerous large trees may be snapped or uprooted, along with
fences and roadway signs gone.
- Many roads will become unsafe and impassable from large debris.
Many bridges, causeways, and other elevated roadways will
become impassable.
- Extensive power and communications outages can be expected.
- Many vessels will break free from their moorings.
Also, protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive
impacts across interior northeast South Carolina.
* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible extensive
impacts across southeastern North Carolina north of Cape Fear.
Potential impacts in this area include:
- Large areas of deep inundation with storm surge flooding
enhanced by battering waves. Structural damage to buildings is
likely, with several potentially washing away. Damage will be
compounded by floating debris. Some locations may become
uninhabitable for an extended period.
- Inundation is likely to impact vulnerable homes along tidal
creeks and waterways farther inland.
- Drinking water and sewer services will likely become impacted
by the storm surge. Surge waters will contain hazardous
materials.
- Large sections of coastal roads will become flooded, or
wash-out altogether.
- Severe beach erosion is expected with significant dune loss.
Sands from displaced dunes will likely deposit onto the barrier
island roads.
- Major damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers is
possible. Many small craft broken away from moorings,
especially in unprotected anchorages with some lifted onshore
and stranded inland.
- Navigation may be difficult, especially near inlets and
waterways, as some navigational aids may be off station or
missing. Debris is possible in the waterways and other
navigable channels.
Also, protect against life-threatening surge having possible
significant impacts across northeastern South Carolina and the
coast of Brunswick County NC.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
devastating impacts across southeastern North Carolina. Potential
impacts include:
- Extreme flooding from rainfall may prompt numerous evacuations
and rescues.
- Rivers and streams may overwhelmingly overflow their banks with
deep moving water. Creeks and ditches will become severely
flooded and contain strong currents.
- Flood waters may enter numerous structures, and some may become
uninhabitable or washed away. Road scours or complete road
failure is likely in many locations, along with the potential
for sinkholes. Many streets and parking lots will flood, and
may be impacted by swift, flowing water. Numerous road and
low-lying bridge closures are likely with some weakened or
washed away. Driving conditions will be very dangerous.
- The delivery of drinking water and sewer services may be
interrupted. Flood waters may be polluted and contain hazardous
materials.
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
limited to extensive impacts across northeastern South Carolina.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across southeastern North Carolina. Potential 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.
Elsewhere across northeastern South Carolina, little to no impact is
anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions. For
those under evacuation orders, leave as soon as practical with a
destination in mind. Gas up your vehicle well ahead of time. Be sure
that you take all essential materials from your emergency supplies kit.
Let others know where you are going and when you intend to arrive. Look
for additional traffic information on roadway smart signs and listen to
select radio channels for further travel instructions. Drivers should
not use cell phones while operating vehicles.
If you are exceptionally vulnerable to wind or water hazards from
tropical systems, consider voluntary evacuation, especially if being
officially recommended. Relocate to a predetermined shelter or safe
destination. If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a
nearby shelter, leave early before weather conditions become hazardous.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to bring to completion all preparations to protect
life and property in accordance with your emergency plan.
When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties
which must be taken into account.
When securing your property, outside preparations should be conducted
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds and heavy rain can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.
Be sure to let friends and other family members know of your
intentions and whereabouts for surviving the storm. For emergency
purposes, have someone located away from the threatened area serve as
your point of contact. Share vital contact information with others.
Keep cell phones handy and well charged.
* 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 230 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
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MORGAN
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