[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Bertha Local Statement Special Advisory Number 1
National Weather Service Charleston SC  AL022020
843 AM EDT Wed May 27 2020

This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia

**WEAK TROPICAL STORM BERTHA WILL MOVE INTO EASTERN CHARLESTON COUNTY
AROUND 9 AM**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Charleston, Inland
      Berkeley, and Tidal Berkeley

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Charleston, Inland
      Berkeley, and Tidal Berkeley

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 30 miles east of Charleston SC
    - 32.7N 79.4W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 320 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Bertha has formed near the South Carolina coast this
morning and will move inland over eastern Charleston County by 11 am.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are unfolding across
Charleston and Berkeley County. Remain well guarded against dangerous
flood waters having possible impacts.
If realized, these impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding could prompt some rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries could quickly become swollen with
      swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,
      especially in normally vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks,
      canals, and ditches overflow.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places could 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* 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 Charleston SC as conditions warrant.

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