[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Zeta Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 17A
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC  AL282020
830 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
THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA THROUGH THURSDAY**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 630 miles west-southwest of Charlotte NC or about 550
      miles southwest of Greenville/Spartanburg SC
    - 30.2N 89.9W
    - Storm Intensity 100 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 25 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Zeta made landfall along the Louisiana coast late
this afternoon. The system has started to slowly weaken, but it
will accelerate as the center of the storm crosses the Deep South
tonight and moves up the crest of the Appalachian mountains on
Thursday. Heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding, very gusty
south to southeast 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 numerous trees, limbs, and power lines.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. 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.
    - Some 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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across the mountains and foothills of the western
Carolinas and northeast Georgia. 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 piedmont areas of the western Carolinas and
northeast Georgia.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across the western Carolinas and northeast 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:
Listen to local officials for recommended preparedness actions.
Evacuations are not expected at this time. However, if you need to
evacuate, assess the risk from wind, falling trees, and flooding at
your location.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

Numerous trees may be blown down by the strong winds. Take note of
the location of trees around your home. Avoid rooms that could be hit
by falling trees during the peak of the winds Thursday morning. Avoid
driving when possible since trees may fall on vehicles or block
roadways.

Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!

If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* 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 11 PM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

$$

HG
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