[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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

This product covers central North Carolina

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

NEW INFORMATION
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* 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 190 miles south of Raleigh NC or about 140 miles south of
      Fayetteville NC
    - 33.1N 78.5W
    - Storm Intensity 105 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 35 degrees at 10 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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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. Higher totals will be possible especially in
Sampson and Wayne counties with totals of 7 to 10 inches forecast.
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
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
the Sandhills and Coastal Plain of North Carolina. 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, 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.

Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
central North Carolina. Remain well guarded against dangerous flood
waters having limited to significant impacts.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across the
Coastal Plain and Sandhills of North Carolina. 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.
    - A few roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access
      routes impassable.
    - 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 central North Carolina. Remain well sheltered from hazardous
wind having possible limited impacts.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across the Coastal
Plain of North Carolina. Remain well braced against a dangerous tornado
event having additional significant impacts. If realized, these
impacts include:
    - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots
      of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures.
    - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes
      demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted,
      vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous
      projectiles can add to the toll.

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:
Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery-
powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

Do not venture outside while in the eye of a hurricane as any
improvement in weather will only be temporary. Once the eye passes,
conditions will become life threatening as winds immediately return to
dangerous speeds, so remain safely sheltered from the storm.

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.

* 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
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Raleigh NC around 12 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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