[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Claudette Local Statement Advisory Number 8
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL032021
116 PM EDT Sat Jun 19 2021

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**Tropical Storm Claudette will bring some impacts to the eastern
Carolinas**


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

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 730 miles west-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 660
      miles west-southwest of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 31.0N 89.7W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Claudette is expected to bring rain and the potential
for isolated tornadoes to the Carolinas Sunday into Monday. The
strongest winds should remain offshore, however gusts to tropical
storm force, 40 mph or greater, are possible along the beaches north
of Cape Fear mainly Sunday night. One to three inches of rain could
fall, with locally higher amounts possible.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across New
Hanover and Pender counties. Potential impacts in this area include:

    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes is possible. Unsecured lightweight objects may be
      blown about.
    - Some large limbs may break from trees. A few shallow rooted or
      weak trees may snap or be knocked down. Some fences and roadway
      signs damaged.
    - Scattered power and communications outages are possible.

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

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina.
Potential impacts include:
    - Moderate flooding from rainfall may prompt some evacuations and
      rescues.
    - 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.
    - Flood waters may enter some structures. Underpasses, low-lying
      spots along roadways, and poor drainage areas may become
      submerged by rising water. Some secondary streets and parking
      lots may flood as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.
    - Driving conditions may become hazardous, and some road
      closures could occur.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. 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.
    - Tornadoes can cause damage to trees, vehicles, boats, and
      buildings. Unsecured mobile homes and poorly constructed
      structures are particularly vulnerable.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties
which must be taken into account.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
a low lying or poor drainage area, plan to move to safe shelter on
higher ground

Visitors to the area should become familiar with nearby surroundings.
If you are a visitor, know the name of the county in which
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their
onsite disaster plan.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the
forecast.

* 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 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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