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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Advisory Number 54
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC  AL052019
518 PM EDT Fri Sep 6 2019

This product covers Eastern North Carolina

**STORM SURGE THREAT CONTINUES FOR SOUNDSIDE OUTER BANKS AND
DOWNEAST CARTERET COUNTY**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled for East Carteret,
      Hatteras Island, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Northern Outer
      Banks, Ocracoke Island, Tyrrell, Washington, and West Carteret

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 190 miles northeast of Buxton NC or about 270 miles
      northeast of Morehead City NC
    - 36.9N 72.7W
    - Storm Intensity 90 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 24 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian will continue to move away from the North Carolina
coast tonight. Moderate soundside flooding, inundation 2 to 4 feet
above ground level, will continue for areas adjacent to the Pamlico
Sound and Albemarle Sound. The most impacted areas will be the sound
side of the Outer Banks and Downeast Carteret County. Water levels are
rising quickly for areas along the sound side north of Oregon Inlet,
and moderate surge impacts will be possible for the next several
hours. Water levels will gradually improve overnight as winds continue
to diminish.

Very rough surf and large breaking waves will continue to bring
moderate to significant beach erosion and ocean overwash along the
Outer Banks. Vulnerable areas, especially portions of Highway 12 on
the Outer Banks, could experience erosion or overwash for multiple
high tide cycles.

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 continues 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 additional significant impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by
      waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become
      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low
      spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
      unprotected anchorages.

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:
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 830 PM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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