[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Ian Local Statement Advisory Number 25
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL092022
518 PM EDT Wed Sep 28 2022

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**Hurricane Ian to bring late week impacts to the Carolinas**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Coastal Brunswick,
      Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, and Northern Horry
    - A Storm Surge Watch has been issued for Coastal Georgetown and
      Coastal Horry
    - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Darlington, Dillon,
      Florence, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect
      for Coastal Georgetown and Coastal Horry
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Central Horry,
      Coastal Brunswick, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Inland
      Georgetown, and Northern Horry
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Darlington, Dillon,
      Florence, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 570 miles south-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 500
      miles south-southwest of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 26.9N 82.0W
    - Storm Intensity 140 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 8 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Ian will slowly move north into the Carolinas later this
week, with the timeframe of greatest impacts being Thursday night
through Friday night. Gusty winds well ahead of the storm will start
on Thursday, possibly reaching Tropical Storm force. These winds will
increase slightly on Friday. Heavy rain, coastal flooding, and beach
erosion are also expected. Rain will taper off on Saturday but coastal
flooding issues may linger.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across Northeast South Carolina and Southeast North
Carolina. Potential impacts include:
    - Major flooding from rainfall may prompt evacuations and
      numerous rescues.
    - Rivers and streams may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple
      places. Creeks and ditches will flood and may contain strong
      currents.
    - Flood waters may enter many structures, and some may become
      uninhabitable. Some road scours or complete road failures will
      be possible, along with the potential for sinkholes. Many
      streets and parking lots may flood, and may be impacted by
      flowing water. Many road and low-lying bridge closures are
      possible with some weakened or washed away. Driving conditions
      will be dangerous.The delivery of drinking water and sewer
      services may be interrupted. Flood waters may be polluted and
      contain hazardous materials.

Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across the area.

* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. 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.

* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across coastal South Carolina. Potential impacts in this area
include:
    - Areas of storm surge inundation enhanced by breaking waves are
      possible along the barrier islands. Damage to several buildings
      is possible, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore roads may become weakened or washed out,
      especially in vulnerable low-lying areas.
    - Delivery of drinking water and sewer services may be
      interrupted.
    - Major beach erosion is possible with heavy surf and elevated
      water levels impacting or breaching the dunes.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
      Several small craft will break away from moorings, especially
      in unprotected anchorages.
    - Navigation may be difficult near inlets and waterways, as
      navigational aids may be off station or missing.

Also, protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across coastal North Carolina.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against 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:
Check-in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends,
and workmates. Inform them of your status and well-being. Let them know
how you intend to ride out the storm and when you plan to check-in
again.

Keep cell phones well charged and handy. Also, cell phone chargers
for automobiles can be helpful after the storm. Locate your chargers
and keep them with your cell phone.

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 11 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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