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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 49A
National Weather Service Charleston SC  AL052019
210 PM EDT Thu Sep 5 2019

This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia

**IMPACTS FROM DORIAN CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Storm Surge Warning has been cancelled for Charleston,
      Coastal Colleton, and Tidal Berkeley
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Coastal
      Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh,
      Effingham, Hampton, Inland Bryan, Inland Chatham, Inland
      Liberty, and Inland McIntosh

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Dorchester and Inland
      Colleton
    - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Beaufort, Charleston,
      Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Inland Berkeley, Inland
      Jasper, and Tidal Berkeley

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 60 miles east of Charleston SC or about 140 miles
      east-northeast of Savannah GA
    - 32.8N 78.9W
    - Storm Intensity 110 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 8 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian is forecast to continue north-northeast as it
continues up the South Carolina coast through the afternoon. Hazardous
conditions will persist over southeast South Carolina including
damaging winds, flash flooding, strong rip currents, and severe beach
erosion. Heavy rainfall will enhance the risk for flash flooding along
the southeast South Carolina coast, including Downtown Charleston and
nearby coastal communities. Additionally, dangerous marine conditions
will continue across the adjacent coastal waters, including the
Charleston Harbor.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
southeast South Carolina, especially across the Tri-County area.
Locations near Downtown Charleston and surrounding coastal communities
could see the greatest impacts. Remain well guarded against life-
threatening flood waters having additional extensive impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Major rainfall flooding could prompt many rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries could rapidly overflow their banks in
      multiple locations. Small streams, creeks, canals, ditches may
      become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers
      could become stressed.
    - Flood waters could enter many structures within multiple
      communities; some structures become uninhabitable or are washed
      away. Flood waters could cover multiple 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.
    - Drinking water and sewer services could be negatively impacted.
    - Hazardous containers and materials could possibly be present in
      flood waters.

Elsewhere across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia,
little to no impact is anticipated.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
southeast South Carolina. The strongest winds are expected east of
Interstate 95 especially near the coast along Charleston County. Remain
well sheltered from life-threatening wind having additional extensive
impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some window,
      door, and garage door failures leading to structural damage.
      Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed. Damage
      accentuated by airborne projectiles. Some locations may be
      uninhabitable for weeks.
    - Danger of death or injury from falling objects and airborne
      projectiles outside.
    - Large trees snapped or uprooted.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded locations. Several bridges and access routes
      impassable.
    - Large areas with power and communications outages, which could
      persist for days.
    - Several secured small craft could break free from moorings.

Elsewhere across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia,
little to no impact is anticipated.

* SURGE:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time
across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Do not enter evacuated areas until officials
have given the all clear to return.


* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your
shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best
foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather.

Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.

If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch
or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic
rise in water levels.


* 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 Charleston SC around 5 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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