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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 53A
National Weather Service Wakefield VA  AL052019
247 PM EDT Fri Sep 6 2019

This product covers CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE

**Hurricane Dorian racing northeast and away from the Middle Atlantic Coast**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Charles City,
      Eastern Essex, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen,
      Greensville, New Kent, Northampton, Prince George, Richmond,
      Southampton, and Sussex

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
      Camden, Chowan, Eastern Currituck, Pasquotank, Perquimans, and
      Western Currituck
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Accomack, Dorchester,
      Gloucester, Inland Worcester, Lancaster, Maryland Beaches,
      Mathews, Middlesex, Northampton, Northumberland, Somerset,
      Westmoreland, Wicomico, and York
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect
      for Bertie, Chesapeake, Gates, Hampton/Poquoson, Hertford, Isle
      of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth,
      Suffolk, Surry, and Virginia Beach

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 170 miles south-southeast of Ocean City MD or about 150
      miles east-southeast of Norfolk VA
    - 36.2N 73.7W
    - Storm Intensity 90 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 21 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian remains a dangerous hurricane. Dorian is now east of
Cape Hatteras and will race off to the northeast into Saturday.
Significant impacts from Dorian are ongoing across northeast North
Carolina and eastern Virginia.

Moderate winds continue across far eastern Virginia, Hampton Roads and
northeast North Carolina. Wind gusts of up to 40 to 50 mph are expected
through late this afternoon, especially close to the water. Along the immediate
coast of Northeast North Carolina, gusts to 60 mph are still possible for
the next few hours.

Storm surge impacts are unfolding with Hurricane Dorian. Inundation of
2 to 3 feet above ground is expected from Hampton Roads into coastal
Northeast North Carolina this afternoon. Inundation of 1 to 2 feet is
possible north of Hampton Roads and along the eastern shore. Large
breaking waves will likely result in moderate to significant beach
erosion and ocean overwash along the coasts of Southeast Virginia and
Northeast North Carolina. Vulnerable areas could experience erosion at
multiple high tide cycles.

Very dangerous marine conditions are expected with seas 12 to 20 feet
and potentially higher. A high threat of rip currents will continue for
all area beaches and it is advised to stay out of the water.

Heavy rainfall has ended across the region, however flooding from the
earlier rainfall will continue through this afternoon.


POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
Southeast Virginia and Northeast North Carolina. Remain well sheltered from dangerous
wind having possible additional significant impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding, along with damage to
      porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. Some buildings
      experience window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes
      damaged, some destroyed, especially if poorly anchored or
      exposed to wind. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous
      projectiles.
    - Large trees snapped or uprooted, especially in areas where
      soils are saturated. Some roadway signs will be blown over.
    - Some roads will be impassable from large debris including
      bridges, causeways, and access routes.
    - Scattered to widespread power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH
CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE, little to no impact
is anticipated.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina. Remain well away from life-threatening
surge having additional significant impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Severe storm surge flooding will likely cause inundation of
      numerous roads and buildings, resulting in a threat to life and
      property. Flooding will likely extend inland from the
      waterfront and shoreline flooding homes, businesses and
      isolating some neighborhoods. Large breaking waves will result
      in additional damage near the shoreline.
    - Numerous roads flooded or washed out.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching some dunes.
    - Severe damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers is
      expected. Small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
      unprotected marinas and docks.

Potential impacts from the main surge event are also now unfolding
across the remainder of the communities near the Chesapeake Bay north of
Hampton Roads and the Atlantic coast north of Cape Charles.
Remain well away from locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across far
Southeast Virginia and Northeast North Carolina. Remain well guarded against
life-threatening flood waters having possible additional
extensive impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Evacuations and rescues likely due to flooding from heavy
      rainfall
    - 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
      overwhelmed.
    - Flood waters enter structures within multiple communities, with
      some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Some
      escape routes inundated by flood waters. Streets, parking lots
      and underpasses could be submerged, with driving conditions
      quickly becoming dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures
      are expected with some becoming weakened or washed out.

Elsewhere across CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH
CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE, little to no impact
is anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND
THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE.

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.

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.

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

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
www.readyvirginia.gov, readync.org or mema.maryland.gov
- For the latest weather and storm information go to
weather.gov/wakefield

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Wakefield VA around , or sooner if conditions warrant.

$$

MRD
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