[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Advisory Number 52
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL052019
518 AM EDT Fri Sep 6 2019

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**HURRICANE DORIAN MOVING NORTHEAST OF THE AREA THIS MORNING**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Darlington,
      Dillon, Florence, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg
    - The Storm Surge Warning has been cancelled for Coastal New
      Hanover, Coastal Pender, and Inland New Hanover
    - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled and a Tropical Storm
      Warning has been issued for Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown,
      Coastal Horry, Inland Georgetown, and Northern Horry

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Coastal Brunswick, Coastal
      New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick, Inland New
      Hanover, and Inland Pender
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bladen, Central
      Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Columbus, Inland
      Georgetown, Northern Horry, and Robeson

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 90 miles east-northeast of Wilmington NC or about 170
      miles east-northeast of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 34.6N 76.2W
    - Storm Intensity 90 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian is moving to the northeast and approaching the
Outer Banks this morning. Hazardous conditions will continue across
the Cape Fear region and coastal waters north of Cape Fear this
morning, however conditions will gradually improve through the day.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding across
the immediate coast of the Cape Fear region this morning. Remain well
sheltered from life-threatening wind having possible 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.

Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina, little to no additional impact is anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
Pender and New Hanover counties. Remain well guarded against dangerous
flood waters having additional significant impacts.
If realized, these impacts include:
    - Moderate flooding from rainfall may prompt some evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and streams may rise and overspill their banks in a few
      places, especially in the typical prone locations. Small creeks
      and ditches may overflow.
    - Flood waters may enter some structures. Underpasses, low-lying
      spots along roadways, and poor drainage areas may become
      submerged by rising water. Some secondary streets and parking
      lots may flood as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.
    - Driving conditions will become hazardous, and some road
      closures can be expected.

Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
Bladen, Columbus and Brunswick counties. Remain well guarded against
locally hazardous flood waters having possible limited impacts.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Do not return to evacuated areas until hazardous winds diminish and
flood waters abate. Listen for the all-clear signal from local
authorities.

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

* 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 9 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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