[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Elsa Local Statement Advisory Number 33
National Weather Service Charleston SC  AL052021
514 AM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia

**ELSA WILL TRACK ACROSS CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINA INTO NORTH CAROLINA
TODAY**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Long

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Beaufort, Charleston,
      Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Colleton, Coastal
      Jasper, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Inland Berkeley,
      Inland Bryan, Inland Chatham, Inland Jasper, Inland Liberty,
      Inland McIntosh, and Tidal Berkeley

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 90 miles west-northwest of Charleston SC or about 90
      miles north of Savannah GA
    - 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 track northeast through central South Carolina
this morning, before moving into North Carolina this afternoon. The
main threat for flooding rainfall and isolated tornadoes will be across
the Charleston Tri-County early this morning, before rain bands shift
north of the area. Elsa will continue to produce tropical storm force
wind gusts of 40 mph early this morning, especially close to the coast
and over the coastal waters. Conditions will improve later this morning
into this afternoon. Elsa will also produce dangerous rip currents and
rough surf at area beaches.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still occurring across
Charleston Tri-County. Remain well guarded against dangerous
flood waters having possible significant 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.

Elsewhere across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia,
little to no impact is anticipated.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are occurring across
southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia. Remain well sheltered
from hazardous wind having possible limited impacts. If realized,
these impacts include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted,
      but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow
      rooted.
    - Some roads impassable due to debris, particularly within urban
      or heavily wooded locations. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways, especially for high
      profile vehicles.
    - Isolated to scattered power and communications outages.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still occurring across the
Charleston Tri-County. Remain well braced against a tornado event
having possible limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans.
    - Isolated locations could experience tornado damage, along with
      power and communications disruptions.
    - In isolated locations, tornadoes could damage trees, vehicles,
      boats and buildings, especially mobile homes and other poorly
      constructed structures.

Elsewhere across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia,
little to no impact is anticipated.

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Expect dangerous surf zone conditions with a high risk for rip
currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery-
powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

If you are prone to flooding, be prepared for the possibility of a
quick and dramatic rise in water levels.


* 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 around 9 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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