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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Advisory Number 48
National Weather Service Columbia SC  AL052019
548 AM EDT Thu Sep 5 2019

This product covers the Midlands of central South Carolina and east
central Georgia CSRA

**Tropical Storm Warning for Part of the Eastern Midlands in 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 Bamberg, Calhoun,
      Clarendon, Lee, Orangeburg, and Sumter

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 180 miles south-southeast of Columbia SC or about 140
      miles south-southeast of Orangeburg SC
    - 31.7N 79.5W
    - Storm Intensity 115 mph
    - Movement North or 10 degrees at 8 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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The center of Hurricane Dorian is forecast to track close to the
South Carolina coast today. The storm will bring tropical storm force
winds to parts of the eastern Midlands of South Carolina. There will
also be periods of showers with heavy rain and possible localized
flooding.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
the eastern Midlands. 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. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

Potential impacts from the main wind event are also now unfolding
across the eastern Midlands. Remain well sheltered from
hazardous wind having possible limited impacts.

Elsewhere across the Midlands of central South Carolina and east
central Georgia CSRA, little to no impact is anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
the eastern Midlands. Remain well guarded against
life-threatening flood waters having possible
extensive impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and
      ditches may become dangerous rivers. Flood
      control systems and barriers may become stressed.

Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
the eastern Midlands. Remain well guarded against dangerous
flood waters having possible limited to significant impacts.

Elsewhere across the Midlands of central South Carolina and east
central Georgia CSRA, little to no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
If heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter
rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or have
pets. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.

Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information from the state of South Carolina see scemd.org
- For information from the state of Georgia see gema.ga.gov

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Columbia SC around 1130 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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