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Hurricane Michael Local Statement Advisory Number 18
National Weather Service Columbia SC  AL142018
1130 PM EDT Wed Oct 10 2018

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

**Hurricane Michael will move across Georgia tonight then cross the
the CSRA and Midlands on Thursday as a Tropical Storm**

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, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Columbia,
      Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Lexington,
      Lincoln, McCormick, McDuffie, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland,
      Richmond, Saluda, and Sumter

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 190 miles west-southwest of Orangeburg SC or about 230
      miles west-southwest of Sumter SC
    - 32.1N 83.8W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 20 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Michael is forecast to track across Georgia tonight, then cross
through South Carolina on Thursday as a tropical storm. Overnight and
through Thursday, there will be a threat of tornadoes, flash flooding,
and tropical storm force winds and gusts.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across the Midlands of South Carolina and the CSRA of Georgia.
Potential impacts in this area 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.


* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across the Midlands of South Carolina and the CSRA of Georgia.
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.
    - 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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across the central Midlands of South Carolina and the CSRA
of Georgia. Potential 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.

Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited
to significant impacts across the eastern Midlands.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:

There are no evacuations orders at this time.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

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 a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.



* 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 AM, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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