[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Elsa Local Statement Advisory Number 33
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL052021
510 AM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**CENTER OF ELSA NOW IN SOUTHERN SOUTH CAROLINA**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 210 miles west-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 140
      miles west of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 33.4N 81.3W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 35 degrees at 18 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Elsa will move northeast through the Carolinas today with
potential for isolated tornadoes, localized flooding and gusty winds
through the afternoon. Dangerous surf and marine conditions will
continue today.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across southeast
North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. Remain well braced
against a tornado event having limited impacts. If realized, these 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:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. Remain well
guarded against flood waters having impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Moderate flooding from heavy rainfall is possible.
    - Small creeks and ditches may overflow.
    - Driving conditions may become hazardous, and some road closures
      are possible.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. If realized,
these 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 across southeast North Carolina
and northeast South Carolina.

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 Wilmington NC around 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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