[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Ian Local Statement Advisory Number 32
National Weather Service Columbia SC  AL092022
1233 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022

This product covers the Midlands of central South Carolina and east central Georgia CSRA

**Heavy rain and strong gusty winds expected across the region today into this evening**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Aiken, Bamberg,
      Barnwell, Burke, Calhoun, Central Orangeburg, Chesterfield,
      Clarendon, Columbia, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee,
      Lexington, Lincoln, McCormick, McDuffie, Newberry, Northern
      Lancaster, Northwestern Orangeburg, Richland, Richmond, Saluda,
      Southeastern Orangeburg, Southern Lancaster, and Sumter

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 130 miles east-southeast of Orangeburg SC or about 130
      miles southeast of Sumter SC
    - 32.4N 79.0W
    - Storm Intensity 85 mph
    - Movement North or 0 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Ian is off the South Carolina coast moving northward, and
expected to make landfall along the central coast this afternoon. As
in moves inland toward the Pee Dee region this evening it will weaken
as it moves into North Carolina.

Widespread impacts are expected across the region, particularly in the
Midlands. Heavy rainfall is expected through the day with highest
amounts along and north of the I-26 corridor, with flash flooding
possible this afternoon and evening. Tropical storm force winds are
possible into this evening, particularly across the Midlands and Pee
Dee regions.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across the
Midlands and Pee Dee region of South Carolina. Remain well sheltered
from dangerous wind having possible significant impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

Potential impacts from the main wind event are also now unfolding
across east central Georgia. Remain well sheltered from
hazardous wind having possible limited impacts.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
eastern Midlands and Pee Dee of South Carolina. Remain well guarded
against life-threatening flood waters having possible extensive impacts.
If realized, these impacts include:
    - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and
      ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,
      destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while
      increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood
      control systems and barriers may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
      Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
central Midlands of central South Carolina. Remain well guarded against
dangerous flood waters having possible limited to significant impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.

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 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 from the state of South Carolina see scemd.org
- For information from the state of Georgia see gema.ga.gov

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Columbia SC around 5:30 PM, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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