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Tropical Storm Florence Local Statement Advisory Number 64
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL062018
512 AM EDT Sat Sep 15 2018

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**FLORENCE CONTINUES TO BRING STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN TO SOUTHEASTERN
NORTH CAROLINA AND NORTHEASTERN SOUTH CAROLINA**

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 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 110 miles west-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 40
      miles west of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 33.6N 79.5W
    - Storm Intensity 50 mph
    - Movement West-southwest or 255 degrees at 5 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Florence will continue to bring strong winds and heavy
rainfall to the eastern Carolinas today, 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 couple of days.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
northeastern South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina. Remain well
guarded against life-threatening flood waters having additional
catastrophic impacts. If realized, these 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:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. Remain well
sheltered from dangerous wind having additional significant impacts.
If realized, these 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:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
coastal southeastern North Carolina and a portion of northeastern South
Carolina from Myrtle Beach north. Remain well away from life-threatening
surge having additional significant impacts. If realized, these impacts
include:
    - Areas of storm surge inundation enhanced by breaking waves are
      possible along the barrier islands. Damage to several buildings
      is possible, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore roads may become weakened or washed out,
      especially in vulnerable low-lying areas.
    - Delivery of drinking water and sewer services may be
      interrupted.
    - Major beach erosion is possible with heavy surf and elevated
      water levels impacting or breaching the dunes.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
      Several small craft will break away from moorings, especially
      in unprotected anchorages.
    - 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 additional impact is anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across southeastern
North Carolina. Remain well braced against a dangerous tornado event having
possible significant impacts. If realized, these 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:
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

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Wilmington NC around 830 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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MORGAN
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