[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement
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Fri Sep 14 16:23:01 CDT 2018
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Tropical Storm Florence Local Statement Advisory Number 62
National Weather Service Wilmington NC AL062018
522 PM EDT Fri Sep 14 2018
This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina
**HURRICANE FLORENCE CONTINUES TO BRING STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN
TO EASTERN NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning have been
cancelled and a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for
Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown, and Inland Georgetown
- The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled and a Tropical Storm
Warning has been issued for Bladen, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal
Horry, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Columbus, Inland
Brunswick, Inland New Hanover, Inland Pender, and Northern Horry
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bladen, Central
Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Columbus, Darlington, Dillon,
Florence, Inland Georgetown, Inland Pender, Marion, Marlboro,
Northern Horry, Robeson, and Williamsburg
- A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect
for Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Horry, Coastal New Hanover,
Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick, and Inland New Hanover
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 50 miles west-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 30
miles northeast of Myrtle Beach SC
- 34.0N 78.6W
- Storm Intensity 70 mph
- Movement West or 270 degrees at 3 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Florence will continue to bring strong winds and
heavy rainfall to the eastern Carolinas tonight into Saturday.
Florence is a large storm, and heavy rain could continue into Sunday.
Coastal flooding, strong winds, flooding rainfall, and prolonged river
flooding are expected as the storm slowly moves westward across South
Carolina over the next few days.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
devastating impacts across northeastern South Carolina and 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.
* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina.
Potential impacts include:
- Some damage to roofing and siding, along with damage to porches
and awnings. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and
garage door failures. Damage to vulnerable structures such as
carports, sheds and mobile homes is possible.
- Large limbs will be down with several trees snapped or
uprooted. Several fences and roadway signs may become blown
over. Some roads may become impassable due to large debris
blocking the roadway, especially within urban or heavily wooded
locations. Some bridges, causeways, and elevated roads may be
impacted by high winds making driving on them hazardous.
- Scattered power and communications outages are possible, but
more prevalent in areas with above ground lines.
- Small craft that are not properly moored may break loose.
* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible extensive
impacts across coastal southeastern North Carolina and a portion of
northeastern South Carolina. 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 locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across coastal South Carolina south of Myrtle Beach.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across southeast North Carolina and northeast South 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Do not return to evacuated areas until county and town officials
declare it safe to do so.
* 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
* 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 830 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
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