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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Advisory Number 50
National Weather Service Charleston SC  AL052019
526 PM EDT Thu Sep 5 2019

This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia

**HURRICANE DORIAN'S RAIN BANDS WILL CONTINUE TO ROTATE ACROSS THE
LOW COUNTRY THIS EVENING**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled and a Tropical Storm
      Warning has been issued for Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, and
      Coastal Jasper
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Inland
      Colleton
    - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled for Inland Jasper

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Beaufort, Coastal
      Colleton, Coastal Jasper, and Dorchester
    - A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Charleston, Inland
      Berkeley, and Tidal Berkeley

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 90 miles east-northeast of Charleston SC or about 170
      miles east-northeast of Savannah GA
    - 33.1N 78.5W
    - Storm Intensity 105 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 35 degrees at 10 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian is forecast to continue on a north-northeast track
as it continues up the South Carolina coast this evening. The outer
rain bands associated with Dorian may continue over portions of the
South Carolina Low Country, including the Charleston Tri-County well
into this evening. These bands will continue to produce rounds of
moderate to heavy rain and very gusty winds. In addition, dangerous
marine and surf conditions will continue across the lower South
Carolina coast and near shore waters.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
portions of southeast South Carolina. The strongest winds may occur
north of Interstate 26 especially near the coast along Charleston
County. Remain well sheltered from life-threatening wind having
additional extensive impacts. If realized, these impacts 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.

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

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
portions of Charleston and Berkeley Counties. Remain well guarded
against dangerous flood waters having possible significant impacts.
If realized, these 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.

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 4 to 7 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:
Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all
clear to return.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a
battery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.


* 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 9 PM, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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