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Tropical Storm Colin Local Statement Advisory Number 2
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL032022
1127 AM EDT Sat Jul 2 2022

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**TROPICAL STORM COLIN PUSHING OFF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COAST**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Coastal
      Georgetown and Coastal Horry

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 80 miles west-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 10
      miles west of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 33.7N 79.0W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 40 degrees at 7 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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The center of Tropical Storm Colin is now pushing offshore of the
South Carolina Grand Strand region. Colin will continue to move to the
northeast through this afternoon and evening, hugging the North
Carolina coastline. The main impacts remain limited to the coast, and
include moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and strong rip
currents along local beaches.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Locally hazardous rainfall may bring limited impacts across southeast
North Carolina, particularly in areas close to the coast. Potential
impacts include:
    - Localized flooding from rainfall may occur, especially in
      low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some rivers and creeks may
      rise as a result of the rain. Small streams, creeks, and
      ditches may overflow in some locations.
    - Several storm drains and retention ponds may become full and
      begin to overflow. Some brief road closures are possible.

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

* WIND:
Hazardous wind may bring limited impacts across southeast North
Carolina, particularly in areas close to the coast. Potential impacts
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.
    - A few roads may become impassable due to debris, particularly
      within urban or heavily wooded locations. Hazardous driving
      conditions are possible, especially for high profile vehicles
      on bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - 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:
Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Be ready to adapt to 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 2 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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