[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Elsa Local Statement Advisory Number 28
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL052021
1134 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**Tropical Storm Warning for Coastal Southeast North Carolina and Tropical
Storm Watch for Coastal Northeast South Carolina**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Coastal Brunswick,
      Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick, Inland
      New Hanover, and Inland Pender
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Coastal Georgetown
      and Coastal Horry

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Coastal Brunswick,
      Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick, Inland
      New Hanover, and Inland Pender
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Georgetown
      and Coastal Horry

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 580 miles southwest of Wilmington NC or about 510 miles
      south-southwest of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 27.3N 83.2W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Elsa will move across the area Thursday as a weak Tropical
Storm, bringing the threat of isolated tornadoes and moderate to heavy
rainfall to the area.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible impacts
across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina.
Potential impacts include:
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Tornadoes can cause damage to trees, vehicles, boats, and
      buildings. Unsecured mobile homes and poorly constructed
      structures are particularly vulnerable.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
impacts across southeast North Carolina and northeast
South Carolina. Potential impacts include:
    - Moderate flooding from heavy rainfall is possible.
    - 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.
    - Driving conditions may become hazardous, and some road
      closures are possible.

* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. Potential
impacts include:
    - Unsecured lightweight objects may be blown about.
    - Some large limbs may break from trees.
    - Isolated power and communications outages are possible.

* SURGE:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Always be prepared during hurricane season.

* 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 6 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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