[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Post-Tropical Cyclone Ian Local Statement Advisory Number 33
National Weather Service Raleigh NC  AL092022
458 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022

This product covers central North Carolina

**Ian will impact portions of North Carolina through Saturday**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Alamance, Anson,
      Chatham, Cumberland, Davidson, Durham, Edgecombe, Forsyth,
      Franklin, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Montgomery,
      Moore, Nash, Orange, Randolph, Richmond, Sampson, Scotland,
      Stanly, Wake, Wayne, and Wilson

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 130 miles south-southwest of Raleigh NC or about 80 miles
      south-southwest of Fayetteville NC
    - 33.9N 79.2W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North or 350 degrees at 15 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Post Tropical Cyclone Ian is inland over South Carolina, moving
northward toward central North Carolina. Tropical Storm force wind
gusts will continue across much of central NC into early tonight.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
most of central North 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.
    - A few 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.

Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
along the North Carolina/Virginia border.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
central North 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, and ditches may become
      dangerous rivers. 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.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still possible across the Coastal
Plain. Remain well braced against a tornado event having possible
limited impacts. If realized, these 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery-
powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.

If a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the
safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body.


* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see readync.org
- 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 Raleigh NC around 11 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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