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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 53A
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC  AL052019
233 PM EDT Fri Sep 6 2019

This product covers Eastern North Carolina

**HURRICANE DORIAN CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE OUTER BANKS**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning have been
      cancelled for Beaufort and Pamlico
    - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled for Northern Craven
      and Southern Craven

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Southern Craven
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
      East Carteret, Hatteras Island, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde,
      Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island, Tyrrell, Washington, and
      West Carteret

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 120 miles east-northeast of Buxton NC or about 200 miles
      east-northeast of Morehead City NC
    - 36.2N 73.7W
    - Storm Intensity 90 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 21 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian continue to bring impacts to eastern North
Carolina through tonight. The center of Dorian continues to lift
northeast away Outer Banks, but continues to impact the Outer
Banks. Elsewhere, significant impacts will continue across most of
eastern North Carolina.

Storm surge impacts will continue across soundside Outer Banks,
especially south of Oregon Inlet. Storm surge inundation of up to 4 to
7 feet above ground can still occur soundside Outer Banks, and
potentially Downeast Carteret County. Significant storm surge is also
possible across other portions of the inland sounds, including the
Pamlico Sound, Albemarle Sound, Alligator River, and smaller tidal
rivers.

Very high surf and large breaking waves will continue to bring
moderate to significant beach erosion and ocean overwash along the
North Carolina coast through tonight. Overwash and sound side flooding
will likely cause issues on Highway 12 on the Outer Banks beginning
tonight, and could continue into Saturday. Vulnerable areas could
experience erosion or overwash for multiple high tide cycles.

Additional rain for this afternoon will not be of the intensity seen in
earlier rain. Additional rainfall accumulations will be around an
inch, and insufficient to produce flash flooding. Standing water will
continue to linger across the region into tonight, so people should
follow local officials recommendations on travel in and out of
affected areas.

Tropical storm force winds will continue into early this evening for
areas adjacent to Albemarle Sound and eastern-side of Pamlico Sound.
Strong winds will have the ability to bring down trees, damage
structures, and cause widespread power outages.

Very dangerous marine conditions will continue with seas 10 to 20 feet
with the highest over the northern waters. A high threat of rip
currents will continue for all area beaches and it is advised to stay
out of the water.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
soundside Outer Banks. Remain well away from life-threatening
surge having possible extensive impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Large areas of deep inundation 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 severely flooded. Flood control systems and
      barriers may 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.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
the Outer Banks, eastern side of Pamlico and Albemarle Sound area.
Remain well sheltered from life-threatening wind having possible
extensive impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
      window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
      damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
      Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
      uninhabitable for weeks.
    - Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
      roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and
      access routes impassable.
    - Large areas with power and communications outages.


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.

If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch
or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic
rise in water levels.

* 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 Newport/Morehead City NC around 6 PM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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