[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Advisory Number 49
National Weather Service Columbia SC  AL052019
1116 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 150 miles southeast of Columbia SC or about 180 miles
      east-southeast of Augusta GA
    - 32.5N 79.1W
    - Storm Intensity 110 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 8 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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The center of Hurricane Dorian is forecast to track close to the
northeast South Carolina coast this afternoon. 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:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
the eastern Midlands. Potential impacts in this area 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.

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

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across the eastern Midlands. Potential
impacts include:
    - Small streams, creeks, and ditches may become dangerous rivers.

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:
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 530 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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