[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Depression Four Local Statement Advisory Number 1
National Weather Service Charleston SC  AL042021
1148 AM EDT Mon Jun 28 2021

This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia

Tropical Low Will Impact the Area Today and This Evening

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Charleston, Inland
      Berkeley, and Tidal Berkeley

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Charleston, Inland
      Berkeley, and Tidal Berkeley

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 110 miles east-southeast of Charleston SC
    - 31.9N 78.3W
    - Storm Intensity 35 mph
    - Movement West-northwest or 300 degrees at 16 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Depression 4 is forecasted to strengthen this afternoon,
then move inland across southeast South Carolina this evening.
Conditions will deteriorate over land this afternoon, persisting into
this evening. The main impacts will be heavy rains gusty winds
primarily near the center of the storm, and hazardous surf conditions.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across portions of the South Carolina Lowcountry and
Southeast Georgia, especially near the coast. Potential
impacts include:
    - Localized rainfall flooding could prompt a few rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries could quickly rise with swifter
      currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches could
      become swollen and overflow in spots.
    - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in normally
      vulnerable spots. Rapid ponding of water could occur at
      underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several
      storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to
      overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures.

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

* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
cross portions of the South Carolina Lowcountry, especially near the
      coast. Potential impacts in this area 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.

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

* SURGE:
Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts along the coastal areas of South Carolina. Potential impacts in
this area include:
    - Localized inundation of saltwater mainly along immediate
      shorelines and in low-lying spots farther inland near rivers
      and creeks.
    - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
      with surge water. Driving conditions hazardous in places where
      surge water covers the road.
    - Minor to moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf possibly breaching
      dunes, mainly in normally 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 southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia,
little to no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* 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 5 PM, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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