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Tropical Depression Claudette Local Statement Advisory Number 13
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC  AL032021
507 PM EDT Sun Jun 20 2021

This product covers Eastern North Carolina

 **CLAUDETTE WILL BRING IMPACTS TO EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA TONIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY**


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 Onslow, East
      Carteret, Hatteras Island, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde,
      Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island, and West Carteret

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 400 miles west of Buxton NC or about 330 miles west of
      Morehead City NC
    - 34.2N 82.5W
    - Storm Intensity 30 mph
    - Movement East-northeast or 70 degrees at 17 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Depression Claudette will move across the Southeast late
today and is expected to track across eastern North Carolina as a
minimal Tropical Storm tonight, and move offshore late tomorrow
morning.

Heavy rain bands and embedded thunderstorms from this system will lead
to the threat of flash flooding across the area tonight through
tomorrow morning.

Additionally, a few tornadoes will be possible late today and
continuing into tomorrow morning, which could lead to locally enhanced
damage.

Tropical storm force winds are expected across coastal sections of
eastern North Carolina. This could lead to some downed trees and
scattered power outages.

Minor storm surge flooding of 1 to 3 feet above ground will be
possible along sound-side locations of the Outer Banks and mainland
counties adjacent to northern portions of the Pamlico Sound.
Additional storm surge flooding of 1 to 2 feet above ground will be
possible across Bogue Sound, and the into the lower New and White Oak
rivers. Overwash of dunes and flooding of properties and roadways will
also be possible for locations where dune structures are weak.

The threat for stronger and more frequent rip currents will continue
for area beaches through the middle of the week.

Dangerous marine conditions are also expected, with strong winds and
seas building to 7 to 10 feet creating treacherous conditions for
mariners.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across areas south and east of a Manteo to
Kenansville line. Potential impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
      in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, and
      ditches overflow.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places may 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.

Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across all of eastern North Carolina.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
Eastern North 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.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
      pulled from moorings.

* SURGE:
Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
across the Outer Banks and mainland counties adjacent to northern
portions of the Pamlico Sound. Potential impacts in this area
include:
    - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
      immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
      farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
    - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
      with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
      surge water covers the road.
    - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
      in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
    - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
      and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

Elsewhere across Eastern North Carolina, little to no impact is
anticipated.

* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
coastal sections of eastern North Carolina. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
      uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across Eastern North Carolina, little to no impact is
anticipated.

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Dangerous surf conditions and the high risk for rip currents will
continue for area beaches through early this week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish 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. Listen for evacuation orders, especially
pertaining to area visitors.

Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!

If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
strong winds or flooding.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and 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
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NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Newport/Morehead City NC around 11 PM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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