[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Advisory Number 45
National Weather Service Charleston SC  AL052019
1145 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019

This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia

**DORIAN WILL BRING SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS TO THE AREA THROUGH THURSDAY
NIGHT**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 210 miles south of Charleston SC or about 180 miles
      south-southeast of Savannah GA
    - 29.8N 79.7W
    - Storm Intensity 105 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 335 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian remains a very dangerous hurricane. Dorian is
forecast to continue northwestward just off the east coast of Florida
today, then turn north and eventually northeast as it passes near the
Georgia and South Carolina coasts tonight through Thursday night. The
risk for hazardous conditions continues to increase across the region
including damaging winds, life-threatening storm surge inundation,
flash flooding, strong rip currents, and severe beach erosion.
Additionally, dangerous marine conditions will occur across the
adjacent coastal waters, including the Charleston Harbor. The
combination of significant storm surge inundation and heavy rainfall
will enhance the risk for flash flooding, especially along coast,
including Downtown Charleston, portions of the Savannah Metro Area,
and the nearby coastal communities. This is a dangerous situation and
preparations should be rushed to completion today.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible extensive
impacts across the coastal counties of Southeast South Carolina and
Southeast Georgia. 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.

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

* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive
impacts across areas mainly along and east of Interstate 95. 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, protect against dangerous wind having possible limited to
significant impacts across interior portions of Southeast South
Carolina and Southeast Georgia.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across areas roughly along and east of Interstate
95. Potential impacts include:
    - Major rainfall flooding could prompt many rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries could rapidly overflow their banks in
      multiple locations. Small streams, creeks, canals, ditches may
      become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers
      could become stressed.
    - Flood waters could enter many structures within multiple
      communities; some structures become uninhabitable or are washed
      away. Flood waters could cover multiple 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.
    - Drinking water and sewer services could be negatively impacted.
    - Hazardous containers and materials could possibly be present in
      flood waters.

Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited
to significant impacts across far interior Southeast South Carolina
and Southeast Georgia.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts for
areas roughly along and east of Interstate 95, especially along the
South Carolina coast. 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.

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Severe beach erosion, high surf with breakers of 8 feet or greater, and
strong rip currents will occur at the beaches of Southeast South
Carolina and Southeast Georgia. A High Surf Advisory and a High Risk of
Rip Currents remains in effect for the entire coast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
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.

* 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.

If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible.
Allow extra time to reach your destination. Many roads and bridges
will be closed once strong winds arrive. Check the latest weather
forecast before departing and drive with caution.

Storm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and
hurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge
zone. Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find
yourself cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed
evacuation orders issued by the local authorities.

Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* 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 3 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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