[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Zeta Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 16A
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC  AL282020
233 PM EDT Wed Oct 28 2020

This product covers the western Carolinas and NE Georgia

**TROPICAL CYCLONE ZETA TO BRING STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAINFALL TO
PORTIONS OF THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
      Warning for Anderson, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains,
      Catawba, Cherokee, Cleveland, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk,
      Franklin, Gaston, Graham, Greater Burke, Greater Greenville,
      Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greater Rutherford, Greenville
      Mountains, Habersham, Hart, Haywood, Henderson, Lincoln, Macon,
      Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Oconee
      Mountains, Pickens Mountains, Polk Mountains, Rabun, Rutherford
      Mountains, Southern Jackson, Spartanburg, Stephens, Swain,
      Transylvania, and Yancey

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Anderson, Avery,
      Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Catawba, Cherokee, Cleveland,
      Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Franklin, Gaston, Graham,
      Greater Burke, Greater Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater
      Pickens, Greater Rutherford, Greenville Mountains, Habersham,
      Hart, Haywood, Henderson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell
      Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Oconee Mountains,
      Pickens Mountains, Polk Mountains, Rabun, Rutherford Mountains,
      Southern Jackson, Spartanburg, Stephens, Swain, Transylvania,
      and Yancey

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 790 miles southwest of Charlotte NC or about 710 miles
      southwest of Greenville/Spartanburg SC
    - 27.9N 91.1W
    - Storm Intensity 100 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 20 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Zeta is expected to make landfall along the Louisiana
coast by this evening. The system will then begin to weaken, but
accelerate as the center of the storm crosses the Deep South tonight
and up the crest of the Appalachian mountains on Thursday. Heavy
rainfall and localized flash flooding, very gusty south winds, and
isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible with the passage of
the remnants of Zeta late tonight through Thursday. The potential
for excessive rainfall will be greatest in and near the mountains,
while the severe weather threat will be highest in Piedmont areas.
Gusty winds will be possible throughout the area, and these may
combine with saturated soil conditions to knock down scattered trees
and power lines.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
the western Carolinas and NE Georgia. Potential impacts include:
    - Minor damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds.
      Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. Scattered trees uprooted, but
      with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted.
      Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across the mountains of the western Carolinas and
northeast Georgia, portions of the North Carolina foothills. 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, canals,
      arroyos, 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.

Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across the foothills and Piedmont of the western
Carolinas and northeast Georgia.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across the western Carolinas and NE Georgia. 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
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
      pulled from moorings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
WATCH/WARNING PHASE - Listen to local official for recommended
preparedness actions, including possible evacuation. If ordered to
evacuate, do so immediately.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
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.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor
drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to
move to safe shelter on higher ground.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways
to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.

* 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 Greenville-Spartanburg SC around 5 PM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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Lane
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