[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Advisory Number 53
National Weather Service Raleigh NC  AL052019
1114 AM EDT Fri Sep 6 2019

This product covers central North Carolina

**HURRICANE DORIAN CONTINUES TO MOVE AWAY FROM CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - All watches and warnings have been canceled

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 210 miles east of Raleigh NC or about 170 miles east of
      Rocky Mount NC
    - 35.7N 74.8W
    - Storm Intensity 90 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 17 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian will continue to move away from central North
Carolina this morning with improving conditions expected.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across
central North Carolina.

* WIND:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across
central North Carolina.

* TORNADOES:
No additional impacts are anticipated at this time across central
North Carolina.

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:
When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes.
Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. Leaning
trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can be
especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure about
what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience do the
job. Never cut trees without a partner.

Be alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened
trees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause
flying debris.

Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which
may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts
and heed any flood watches and 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
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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
issued by the National Weather Service in Raleigh NC regarding the
effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

$$
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