[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement
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Fri Sep 14 22:20:01 CDT 2018
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Tropical Storm Florence Local Statement Advisory Number 63
National Weather Service Charleston SC AL062018
1119 PM EDT Fri Sep 14 2018
This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia
**TROPICAL STORM FLORENCE WILL CONTINUE TO PRODUCE STRONG WINDS ACROSS
THE LOWCOUNTRY TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Charleston,
Dorchester, Inland Berkeley, and Tidal Berkeley
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 90 miles north-northeast of Charleston SC or about 170
miles northeast of Savannah GA
- 33.8N 79.1W
- Storm Intensity 65 mph
- Movement West-southwest or 255 degrees at 5 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Florence will slowly track westward from the upper
South Carolina coast into the Midlands this weekend while weakening.
The risk for tropical storm force winds and excessive rainfall will
continue tonight through Saturday night across portions of the
Lowcountry of South Carolina. Dangerous coastal conditions will also
continue into the weekend. It is important not to focus on the exact
forecast track of Florence as impacts will extend well away from the
center.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
southeast South Carolina. Remain well sheltered from dangerous
wind having possible significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
objects become dangerous projectiles.
- Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. A few bridges and access routes
impassable.
- Travel by vehicle or on foot increasingly difficult. Danger of
death or injury from falling objects such as trees or electric
wires outside.
- Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
in areas with above ground lines, which could persist for hours
or days.
- Some poorly secured small craft could break loose from their
moorings.
Elsewhere across southeast Georgia, little to no impact is anticipated.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties. Remain
well guarded against dangerous flood waters having possible significant
impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
- Moderate rainfall flooding could prompt some rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries could quickly become swollen with
swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,
especially in normally vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks,
canals, and ditches overflow.
- Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
Several places could experience expanded areas of rapid
inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as
storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions
become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.
Elsewhere, protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having
possible limited impacts across southeast South Carolina. Little to no
impact is anticipated across southeast Georgia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all clear
to return.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a
battery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.
Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.
Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.
Quickly move to the safest place within your shelter if it begins to
fail, preferably an interior room on the lowest floor as long as
flooding is not a concern.
If you are prone to flooding, be prepared for the possibility of a quick
and dramatic rise in water levels.
* 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 3 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
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