[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 21
National Weather Service Raleigh NC  AL092020
538 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020

This product covers central North Carolina

**Tropical Isaias Will Bring Heavy Rain and Tropical Storm Force
Winds to eastern NC late Monday Through early Tuesday**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Cumberland, Hoke,
      Sampson, and Scotland

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Cumberland, Hoke,
      Sampson, and Scotland

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 600 miles south of Fayetteville NC
    - 26.3N 79.5W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement Northwest or 325 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Isaias will brush the east coast of Florida today and
will then skirt along or over the Georgia and southeast South
Carolina coasts on Monday. Isaias is then forecast to move northeast
across eastern portions of the Carolinas Monday night through early
Tuesday. Conditions should begin to deteriorate Monday evening, with
the greatest impacts expected Monday night through midday Tuesday.

Tropical storm force winds and heavy rainfall and associated flooding
are will be the main threats. Due to saturated soils and strong winds,
expect numerous downed trees and power-lines. Isolated tornadoes will
also be possible. Conditions should begin to improve south to north
late Tuesday afternoon and into the evening.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts along
and east of of Interstate 95. Potential impacts in this area 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.

Also, prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across the eastern Piedmont and western Sandhills, including the
Triangle.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across central North Carolina. Potential 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.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts along and
east of Interstate 95.
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
      pulled from moorings.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Traffic is expected to increase on area roadways if evacuations are
ordered for the coast, creating longer travel times. Be sure to plan
accordingly.



* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging
wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the
center of the storm.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor
drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to
move to safe shelter on higher ground.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.

Be sure to let friends and family members know of your intentions for
weathering the storm and your whereabouts. Have someone located away
from the threatened area serve as your point of contact. Share vital
contact information with others. Keep cell phones handy and charged.

Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who are
unable to make personal preparations.

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially
pertaining to area visitors.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways
to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.


* 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 11 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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