[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Depression Claudette Local Statement Advisory Number 10
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL032021
1057 PM EDT Sat Jun 19 2021

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

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

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 540 miles west of Wilmington NC or about 470 miles west
      of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 32.6N 87.0W
    - Storm Intensity 30 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Depression Claudette is expected to bring moderate to heavy
rain and the potential for isolated tornadoes to the Carolinas Sunday
into early 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.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* 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 will become hazardous, and some road
      closures can be expected.

* 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.

* 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.

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 5 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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