[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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

This product covers central North Carolina

**Tropical Storm Isaias Will Bring Heavy Rain and Tropical Storm Force
 Winds to eastern NC late Monday through Tuesday morning**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
      Warning for Cumberland, Johnston, Sampson, and Wayne

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Edgecombe, Franklin,
      Halifax, Harnett, Hoke, Nash, Scotland, Wake, Warren, and Wilson
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Cumberland, Johnston,
      Sampson, and Wayne

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 560 miles south of Raleigh NC or about 570 miles south of
      Greensboro NC
    - 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 brush the east coast of Florida today and
move along or over the Georgia and southeast South Carolina coasts on
Monday. Isaias is then forecast to move northeast across eastern
portions of the Carolinas Monday night through Tuesday morning.
Conditions should begin to deteriorate Monday evening, with the
greatest impacts expected Monday night through midday Tuesday.

Tropical storm force winds and heavy rainfall and associated flooding
are will be the main threats. Due to saturated soils and strong winds,
expect numerous downed trees and power-lines. Isolated tornadoes will
also be possible. Conditions should begin to improve south to north
late Tuesday morning into the early afternoon.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts along
and east of US 1. Potential impacts in this area 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.

Also, prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across the western Piedmont and western Sandhills.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across central North Carolina. Potential impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
      in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, and ditches
      overflow.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid
      inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as
      storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions
      become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a dangerous tornado event possible limited impacts along
and east of Interstate 95. Potential impacts include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of
      emergency plans during tropical events.
    -  A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power an
       communications disruptions.
    - 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.

Elsewhere across central North Carolina, little to no impact is
anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging
wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the
center of the storm.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.

* 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 11 PM, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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