[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Advisory Number 52
National Weather Service Raleigh NC  AL052019
511 AM EDT Fri Sep 6 2019

This product covers central North Carolina

**HURRICANE DORIAN CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE AREA THIS MORNING**


NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Cumberland,
      Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Nash,
      Sampson, Scotland, Wake, Wayne, and Wilson

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 160 miles east-southeast of Raleigh NC or about 130 miles
      southeast of Rocky Mount NC
    - 34.6N 76.2W
    - Storm Intensity 90 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian will continue to track along the North Carolina
coast through Friday afternoon. An additional 1-2 inches of rain is
possible along and east of Interstate 95. This rainfall could result
in flash flooding, particularly in low-lying and poor drainage
areas, and subsequent river flooding.  Between U.S. Highway 1 and
Interstate 95 rainfall will be coming to an end later this morning.
Further sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph
across the Coastal Plain can be still be expected for a few more
hours. Winds of this magnitude combined with saturated soils could
result in scattered downed trees and power lines. Impacts will
decrease markedly to the west of I-95 this morning.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across the
Coastal Plain of North Carolina. Remain well guarded against dangerous
flood waters having possible significant impacts. If realized, these
impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
      in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, and ditches
      overflow.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places may 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 central North Carolina, little to no impact is
anticipated.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across the
Coastal Plain of North Carolina. Remain well sheltered from dangerous
wind having possible significant impacts. If realized, these impacts
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.
    - A few 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.

Elsewhere across central North Carolina, little to no impact is
anticipated.

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.

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see readync.org
- 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 Raleigh NC around 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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