[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

Wed Sep 4 20:20:21 CDT 2019

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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 46A...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL052019
920 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...CORRECTION TO WORDING IN SURGE, WIND, AND FLOODING RAIN
SECTIONS...

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**DORIAN WILL BRING SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS TO THE AREA THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT**
NEW INFORMATION

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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
      Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Coastal
      New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick, and Inland New
      Hanover
    - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Central Horry, Inland
      Georgetown, Inland Pender, and Northern Horry
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bladen, Columbus,
      Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Marlboro, Robeson, and
      Williamsburg

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 260 miles south-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 200
      miles south-southwest of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 30.9N 79.8W
    - Storm Intensity 110 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 8 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian remains a strong hurricane as it tracks slowly
north-northwest off the Georgia coast. Dorian will turn northeast by
Thursday as it approaches the area. Dorian will pass very close to Cape
Fear Thursday night. The risk of hazardous conditions will increase
across the region, including damaging winds, life-threatening storm
surge inundation, flash flooding, strong rip currents, and severe beach
erosion. Additionally, dangerous marine conditions are expected to
occur across the adjacent coastal waters. Heavy rainfall will enhance
the risk for flash flooding.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible extensive
impacts across coastal areas including low lying areas along Winyah
Bay, area beaches, and other areas along the Intracoastal Waterway.
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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across northeast South Carolina and southeast North
Carolina along and east of I-95. Potential impacts include:
    - Major flooding from rainfall may prompt evacuations and
      numerous rescues.
    - Rivers and streams may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple
      places. Creeks and ditches will flood and may contain strong
      currents.
    - Flood waters may enter many structures, and some may become
      uninhabitable. Some road scours or complete road failures will be
      possible, along with the potential for sinkholes. Many streets
      and parking lots may flood, and may be impacted by flowing water.
      Many road and low-lying bridge closures are possible with some
      weakened or washed away. Driving conditions will be dangerous.The
      delivery of drinking water and sewer services may be interrupted.
      Flood waters may be polluted and contain hazardous materials.

* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts
across coastal areas. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Some structural damage is likely, with buildings receiving roof
      damage as well as window, door, and garage door failures.
      Mobile homes potentially suffering severe damage, with some
      destroyed. Damage may be enhanced by projectiles. Locations may
      be inaccessible or uninhabitable for some time after the storm
      passes.
    - Widespread large limbs will be down and many trees snapped or
      uprooted, along with fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Roads will be blocked in many areas as a result of large
      debris, especially within urban or heavily wooded areas.
      Several bridges, causeways, and elevated roadways will likely
      become unsafe.
    - Widespread areas will suffer from power and communication
      outages.
    - Several poorly secured small craft may break from their
      moorings.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for 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:
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.

For those not under evacuation orders, understand that there are
inherent risks to evacuation (such as traffic congestion, accidents,
and driving in bad weather), so evacuate only if necessary. Help keep
roadways open for those that are under evacuation orders.

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.

Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as possible before
weather conditions completely deteriorate. Any remaining evacuations
and relocations should be expedited before the onset of tropical
storm force wind.

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.

If you are a visitor and still in the area, listen for the name of
the city or town in which you are staying within local news updates.
Be sure you know the name of the county or parish in which it
resides. Pay attention for instructions from local authorities.

* 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 11 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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