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Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen Local Statement Advisory Number 1
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL162023
1127 AM EDT Thu Sep 21 2023

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**LOW PRESSURE AREA EXPECTED TO BRING TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS TO
 SOUTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA AND COASTAL WATERS FROM SURF CITY TO SOUTH
 SANTEE RIVER**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Coastal New
      Hanover, Coastal Pender, Inland New Hanover, and Inland Pender

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 400 miles south-southeast of Wilmington NC or about 390
      miles south-southeast of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 28.7N 75.9W
    - Storm Intensity 35 mph
    - Movement North or 10 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen will move just offshore of
southeast North Carolina and the coastal waters of northeast South
Carolina. The major impacts will be heavy rain and gusty winds over
New Hanover and Pender Counties. Minor coastal flooding is expected,
especially at high tide.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across southeast North Carolina. Potential
impacts include:
    - Moderate flooding from rainfall may prompt some evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Small streams may rise and overspill their banks in a few
      places, especially in the typical prone locations. Small creeks
      and ditches may overflow.
    - Driving conditions will become hazardous, and some road
      closures can be expected.

Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across southeast North Carolina.

* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
southeast North Carolina. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - 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.
    - Scattered power and communications outages are possible.

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

* SURGE:
Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across coastal southeast North Carolina. Potential impacts in
this area include:
    - Localized inundation and minor over-wash is possible, mainly
      along immediate shorelines and other vulnerable low-lying areas
      along the coast. Low spots along waterways and tidal creeks may
      also be impacted.
    - Navigation may be difficult near inlets and waterways, as
      navigational aids may be off station or missing.
    - Minor beach erosion possible.

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

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
There is a high risk of rip currents, especially during low tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to bring to completion all preparations to protect
life and property in accordance with your emergency plan.

Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as possible before
weather conditions completely deteriorate. Any remaining evacuations
and relocations should be expedited before the onset of tropical
storm force wind.

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 5 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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