[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 38A
National Weather Service Charleston SC  AL052019
814 PM EDT Mon Sep 2 2019

This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia

**HURRICANE DORIAN EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE AREA WEDNESDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Dorchester, Effingham,
      Hampton, Inland Colleton, and Long
    - A Storm Surge Watch and Hurricane Watch are in effect for
      Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
      Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh,
      Inland McIntosh, and Tidal Berkeley
    - A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Inland Berkeley, Inland
      Bryan, Inland Chatham, Inland Jasper, and Inland Liberty

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 420 miles south-southeast of Charleston SC or about 400
      miles south-southeast of Savannah GA
    - 26.8N 78.4W
    - Storm Intensity 140 mph
    - Movement Stationary

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Dangerous Hurricane Dorian will move past coastal South Carolina
and Georgia Wednesday through Thursday, bringing strong winds, storm
surge inundation, flash flooding, rip currents, and dangerous marine
conditions.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts
across southern South Carolina and coastal southeast Georgia. Potential
impacts in this area include:
    - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some window,
      door, and garage door failures leading to structural damage.
      Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed. Damage
      accentuated by airborne projectiles. Some locations may be
      uninhabitable for weeks.
    - Danger of death or injury from falling objects and airborne
      projectiles outside.
    - Large trees snapped or uprooted.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded locations. Several bridges and access routes
      impassable.
    - Large areas with power and communications outages, which could
      persist for days.
    - Several secured small craft could break free from moorings.

Also, prepare for dangerous wind having possible limited to
significant impacts across inland sections of southeast Georgia and
southeast South Carolina.

* SURGE:
Prepare for life-threatening surge having possible extensive impacts
across coastal counties of Georgia and South Carolina. Potential
impacts in this area include:
    - Large areas of deep inundation of saltwater along immediate
      shorelines and in low-lying spots farther inland near rivers
      and creeks, with storm surge flooding accentuated by battering
      waves. Structural damage to buildings, with several washing
      away. Damage compounded by floating debris. Locations may be
      uninhabitable for an extended period.
    - Large sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads
      washed out or flooded and impassable. Flood control systems and
      barriers could become stressed.
    - Severe beach erosion with significant dune loss.
    - Major damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Many
      small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
      unprotected anchorages, with some lifted onshore and stranded.
    - Drinking water and sewer services negatively impacted.
    - Hazardous containers and materials possibly present in surge
      waters.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across coastal sections of southeast Georgia and southeast
South Carolina. Potential impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding could prompt some rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries could quickly become swollen with
      swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,
      especially in normally vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks,
      canals, and ditches overflow.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places could experience expanded areas of rapid
      inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as
      storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions
      become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.

Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across inland sections of Georgia and South Carolina.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
the Charleston Tri-County region. Potential impacts include:
    - Isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans.
    - Isolated locations could experience tornado damage, along with
      power and communications disruptions.
    - In isolated locations, tornadoes could damage trees, vehicles,
      boats and buildings, especially mobile homes and other poorly
      constructed structures.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so
immediately.

For those not under evacuation orders, assess the risk from wind,
falling trees, and flooding at your location. If you decide to move,
relocate to a safer location nearby. If you do not relocate, help
keep roadways open for those under evacuation orders.

If evacuating, leave with a destination in mind and allow extra time
to get there. Take your emergency supplies kit. Gas up your vehicle
ahead of time.


* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging
wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the
center of the storm.

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, plan to move to safe shelter.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor
drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to
move to safe shelter on higher ground.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.

Be sure to let friends and family members know of your intentions for
weathering the storm and your whereabouts. Have someone located away
from the threatened area serve as your point of contact. Share vital
contact information with others. Keep cell phones handy and charged.

Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who are
unable to make personal preparations.

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially
pertaining to area visitors.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways
to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.

* 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 Charleston SC around 12:00 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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