[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

[EMWIN Server]

WTUS82 KRAH 051540
HLSRAH
NCZ011-026>028-041>043-077-078-085-086-088-089-052345-

Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Advisory Number 49
National Weather Service Raleigh NC  AL052019
1140 AM EDT Thu Sep 5 2019

This product covers central North Carolina

**HURRICANE DORIAN IMPACTING THE AREA THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON**

NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Cumberland,
      Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Nash,
      Sampson, Scotland, Wake, Wayne, and Wilson

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 230 miles south of Raleigh NC or about 180 miles south of
      Fayetteville NC
    - 32.5N 79.1W
    - Storm Intensity 110 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 8 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

Hurricane Dorian will be impacting central North Carolina
through Friday afternoon. Storm total rainfall amounts of 4 to 8
inches with locally higher amounts can be expected mainly along and
east of Interstate 95. Between U.S. Highway 1 and Interstate 95
storm totals of 1 to 4 inches will be possible. This rainfall could
result in flash flooding, particularly in low-lying and poor
drainage areas, and subsequent river flooding. In addition,
sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph across the
Coastal Plain and Sandhills can be expected. Winds of this magnitude
combined with saturated soils will result in scattered downed trees
and power lines. Isolated tornadoes are possible mainly along and
east of Interstate 95. Impacts will decrease markedly to the west of
US Highway 1.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across the Coastal Plain of North Carolina.
Potential 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, and ditches may become
      dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become
      stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
      Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited
to significant impacts across the interior of North Carolina.

* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts
across the Coastal Plain and Sandhills of North Carolina. Potential
impacts in this area include:
    - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
      window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
      damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
      Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
      uninhabitable for weeks.
    - Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
      roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and
      access routes impassable.
    - Large areas with power and communications outages.

Also, protect against dangerous wind having possible limited to
significant impacts across the eastern Piedmont of North Carolina.


* TORNADOES:
Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant
impacts across the southeastern Coastal Plain. 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.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, mobile homes
      pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and
      branches snapped off, and shallow-rooted trees knocked over.

Elsewhere across central North Carolina, little to no impact is
anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* EVACUATIONS:

Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so
immediately.

For those not under evacuation orders, assess the risk from wind,
falling trees, and flooding at your location. If you decide to move,
relocate to a safer location nearby. If you do not relocate, help keep
roadways open for those under evacuation orders.

If evacuating, follow designated evacuation routes. Seek traffic
information on roadway signs, the radio, and from official sources.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

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.

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 readync.org
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Raleigh NC around 6 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

$$
This weather bulletin was brought to you by:
www.nashvilleweather.net