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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Advisory Number 50
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL052019
505 PM EDT Thu Sep 5 2019

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**DORIAN WILL BRING SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS TO THE AREA THROUGH TONIGHT**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Storm Surge Warning has been cancelled for Coastal
      Georgetown and Coastal Horry

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 90 miles south-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 50
      miles south-southeast of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 33.1N 78.5W
    - Storm Intensity 105 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 35 degrees at 10 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian remains a strong hurricane as it tracks slowly
off the coast of South Carolina. Dorian is expected to pass very
close to Cape Fear tonight. 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:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
coastal areas of North Carolina. Remain well away from life-threatening
surge having possible extensive impacts. If realized, these impacts 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:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are unfolding across the
area. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood waters having
possible extensive impacts. If realized, these 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:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
coastal areas. Remain well sheltered from life-threatening wind having
extensive impacts. If realized, these impacts 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:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across coastal
North Carolina. Remain well braced against a dangerous tornado event
having possible significant impacts. If realized, these impacts
include:
    - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder preparedness
      actions during tropical events.
    - Tornadoes can rip roofs from homes, destroy mobile homes, cause
      trees to become snapped or uprooted, flip cars and boats.
      Dangerous projectiles can add to the damage.
    - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots
      of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Do not return to evacuated areas until hazardous winds diminish and
flood waters abate.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Continue to keep your cell phone well charged for as long as
possible. If you lose power, use it more sparingly and mainly for
personal emergencies and check-ins. Do not overload communications
systems with idle chatter.

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos. Be wise and avoid becoming another statistic.

Be ready to move to the identified safe room if your home or shelter
begins to fail. Quickly move to an interior room on the lowest floor.
Put as many sturdy walls between you and the storm as you can.
Protect your head and body.

* 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 8 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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