[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Michael Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 20A
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL142018
203 PM EDT Thu Oct 11 2018

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**Tropical Storm Micheal now moving away from the area**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 160 miles northwest of Wilmington NC
    - 35.7N 80.0W
    - Storm Intensity 50 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 23 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Michael is now moving away from the area. Gusty winds
to tropical storm force will continue but the threat for heavy rain and
tornadoes is diminishing rapidly.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. Remain well
sheltered from hazardous wind having additional limited impacts. If
realized, these 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.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across the Cape
Fear region. 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.
    - Tornadoes can cause damage to trees, vehicles, boats, and
      buildings. Unsecured mobile homes and poorly constructed
      structures are particularly vulnerable.

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

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Strong rip currents, large breaking waves, and a strong longshore
current are all making for very hazardous beach conditions. Residents
are urged to stay out of the ocean.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
None expected.


* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Continue to keep your cell phone well charged for as long as possible.
If you lose power, use it more sparingly and mainly for personal
emergencies and check-ins. Do not overload communications systems with
idle chatter.



* 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 6 PM, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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