[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement
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Hurricane Florence Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 57A
National Weather Service Wilmington NC AL062018
218 PM EDT Thu Sep 13 2018
This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina
**TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS HAVE REACHED THE COASTLINE OF SOUTHEASTERN
NORTH CAROLINA AND WILL SPREAD INLAND TONIGHT**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Bladen, Columbus, Inland
Pender, and Northern Horry
- 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 Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Darlington, Dillon,
Florence, Marion, Marlboro, Robeson, and Williamsburg
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 110 miles east-southeast of Wilmington NC or about 170
miles east of Myrtle Beach SC
- 33.6N 76.0W
- Storm Intensity 105 mph
- Movement Northwest or 315 degrees at 10 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Florence is on track to make landfall along the Cape Fear
coast Friday morning. Florence is a very large storm, and dangerous
impacts are now developing along the beaches of North Carolina. Life-
threatening storm surge inundation, hurricane force winds, historic
flooding rainfall, and prolonged significant river flooding are
expected as the hurricane slowly crosses Cape Fear and moves across
South Carolina.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible extensive
impacts across coastal 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 the beaches of Brunswick County, NC and
portions of Horry County, SC.
Also, protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across the beaches of Georgetown County, SC.
* 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
significant to extensive impacts across northeastern South Carolina.
* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible devastating
impacts across portions of Pender and New Hanover counties in
southeastern North 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
significant to extensive impacts across northeastern South Carolina
and interior sections of southeastern North Carolina.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible limited to
significant impacts across coastal southeastern North Carolina.
Potential impacts include:
- The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder preparedness
actions during tropical events.
- Tornadoes can rip roofs from homes, destroy mobile homes, cause
trees to become snapped or uprooted, flip cars and boats.
Dangerous projectiles can add to the damage.
- Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots
of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Evacuations along the coast or in flood-prone areas should be complete as
strong winds and heavy rain will soon overspread the area.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of
life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any
orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency
Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are
unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.
Check-in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends,
and workmates. Inform them of your status and well-being. Let them
know how you intend to ride out the storm and when you plan to
check-in again.
Keep cell phones well charged and handy. Also, cell phone chargers
for automobiles can be helpful after the storm. Locate your chargers
and keep them with your cell phone.
In emergencies it is best to remain calm. Stay informed and focused
on the situation at hand. Exercise patience with those you encounter.
Be a Good Samaritan and helpful to others.
Closely monitor NOAA Weather radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to
the forecast.
* 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 530 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
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