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Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 29
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC  AL092020
511 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020

This product covers Eastern North Carolina

**ISAIAS DEPARTING EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BUT STILL BRINGING IMPACTS**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Duplin, Greene,
      Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Northern Craven, Pitt,
      Tyrrell, and Washington
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect
      for Beaufort, East Carteret, Hatteras Island, Mainland Dare,
      Mainland Hyde, Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island, Pamlico,
      and Southern Craven
    - A Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect
      for Coastal Onslow and West Carteret

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 90 miles north-northwest of New Bern NC
    - 36.3N 77.5W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 28 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Isaias is crossing eastern North Carolina as a strong tropical storm
early this morning. Isaias will continue to slowly weaken as it
quickly pulls away from the area toward the north through the day.

Tropical storm force winds continue across the area. Additional downed
trees and power outages are likely through mid-morning. The threat for
tornadoes has diminished.

Life-threatening storm surge remains possible across the area through
the mid-morning high tide cycle. The highest water levels are
currently being observed in proximity to the Pamlico, Pungo, Bay, and
tidal Neuse Rivers, but the threat will shift toward the northern
Pamlico, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds through sunrise. Low lying
properties and roadways could be inundated and damaged, and dunes
could be overtopped as wave action enhances the storm surge risk along
the beaches.

The threat for stronger and more frequent rip currents will continue
for area beaches over the next couple days, leading to extremely
dangerous conditions for swimming.

Dangerous marine conditions are also occurring, with seas currently
around 10 to 15 feet and only gradually subsiding through the day.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
areas around the Albemarle Sound and the Outer Banks. Remain well
sheltered from dangerous wind having additional 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.
    - Some 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.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are for area beaches north
of Ocracoke Inlet, the Pamlico Sound, Neuse River, Pamlico River, Pungo
River, and associated tributaries. Remain well away from life-
threatening surge having possible 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.

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

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
In addition, high surf and dangerous rip currents will persist across
Eastern North Carolina Beaches today.

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.

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

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 12 PM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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