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Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 23
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL092020
519 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**ISAIAS TO IMPACT NORTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA AND SOUTHEAST NORTH
CAROLINA LATE MONDAY INTO TUESDAY MORNING**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Hurricane Watch has been issued for Central Horry, Inland
      Brunswick, Inland Georgetown, Inland New Hanover, Inland
      Pender, and Northern Horry
    - A Storm Surge Watch and Hurricane Watch have been issued for
      Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Pender
    - The Storm Surge Watch has been upgraded to a Storm Surge
      Warning and a Hurricane Watch have been issued for Coastal
      Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, and Coastal Horry

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 460 miles south-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 410
      miles south of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 27.8N 79.8W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Isaias will slowly track northward along the east coast
of Florida on Sunday before approaching the Carolinas as a Tropical
Storm late Monday. The most significant impacts are expected to occur
Monday night into Tuesday morning. These impacts include the potential
for tornadoes and tropical storm force winds, mainly east of I-95,
along with heavy rainfall. A combination of onshore winds and elevated
tides could lead to minor coastal inundation, especially in Coastal
Brunswick County and points southward. Significant marine impacts are
expected due to tropical storm force winds, high seas, dangerous rip
currents, and high surf.


POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across NORTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA AND SOUTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA. Potential
impacts in this area include:

    - Some damage to roofing and siding, along with damage to porches
      and awnings. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and
      garage door failures. Damage to vulnerable structures such as
      carports, sheds and mobile homes is possible.
    - Large limbs will be down with several trees snapped or
      uprooted. Several fences and roadway signs may become blown
      over. Some roads may become impassable due to large debris
      blocking the roadway, especially within urban or heavily wooded
      locations. Some bridges, causeways, and elevated roads may be
      impacted by high winds making driving on them hazardous.
    - Scattered power and communications outages are possible, but
      more prevalent in areas with above ground lines.
    - Small craft that are not properly moored may break loose.

Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across NORTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA AND SOUTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant
impacts across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina
east of I-95. Potential 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.

Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina
west of I-95.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across southeast North Carolina and northeast
South Carolina. Potential 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.

* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across southeast North Carolina and northeast
South Carolina area beaches. Potential impacts in
this area include:
    - Areas of storm surge inundation enhanced by breaking waves are
      possible along the barrier islands. Damage to several buildings
      is possible, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore roads may become weakened or washed out,
      especially in vulnerable low-lying areas.
    - Delivery of drinking water and sewer services may be
      interrupted.
    - Major beach erosion is possible with heavy surf and elevated
      water levels impacting or breaching the dunes.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
      Several small craft will break away from moorings, especially
      in unprotected anchorages.
    - Navigation may be difficult near inlets and waterways, as
      navigational aids may be off station or missing.




PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Now is the time to bring to completion all preparations to protect
life and property in accordance with your emergency plan.

Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as possible before
weather conditions completely deteriorate.

If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible. If
heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter
rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or own a
pet. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.
Check the latest weather forecast before departing.

Keep cell phones well charged and handy. Also, cell phone chargers
for automobiles can be helpful after the storm. Locate your chargers
and keep them with your cell phone.

If you are a visitor and still in the area, listen for the name of
the city or town in which you are staying within local news updates.
Be sure you know the name of the county or parish in which it
resides. Pay attention for instructions from local authorities.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to
the forecast.


* 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 11 PM, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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