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Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 30A
National Weather Service Wakefield VA  AL092020
237 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020

This product covers CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH
CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE

ISAIAS RACING NORTH-NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA INTO
SOUTHEASTERN NEW YORK

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Accomack,
      Bertie, Brunswick, Camden, Caroline, Charles City, Chesapeake,
      Chowan, Dinwiddie, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col.
      Heights), Eastern Currituck, Eastern Essex, Eastern Hanover,
      Eastern Henrico, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen,
      Gates, Gloucester, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Hertford,
      Isle of Wight, James City, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, New
      Kent, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Northampton,
      Northampton, Northumberland, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Prince
      George, Richmond, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia
      Beach, Western Chesterfield, Western Currituck, Western Essex,
      Western Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of
      Richmond), Western King William, Western King and Queen,
      Westmoreland, and York

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Dorchester, Inland
      Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 180 miles north of Ocean City MD
    - 40.9N 75.1W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 40 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Isaias is racing northeastward through the
northern Mid Atlantic region this afternoon, with winds rapidly
diminishing across the lower mid-Atlantic. Conditions should
gradually improve through this evening with water levels continuing
to drop across the region. Minor to locally moderate coastal
flooding is expected on the Bay side of the lower eastern shore,
with the high tide cycle this evening.

An elevated rip current threat will persist over the next couple
days, leading to dangerous conditions for swimming.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
areas along the lower Maryland eastern shore. 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.

Elsewhere, Little to no additional impacts is anticipated.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
the lower eastern shore of Maryland. Remain well away from locally hazardous
surge having possible impacts. If realized, these impacts include:

    - Widespread storm surge flooding of vulnerable areas will result
      in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and
      businesses near the waterfront and shoreline.
    - Sections of low-lying vulnerable roads, parking lots and
      property will likely become flooded. Driving conditions could
      become dangerous in places where flooding covers the road.
    - Moderate to severe beach erosion is likely, including heavy
      surf possibly breaching dunes, especially in vulnerable
      locations. Strong and dangerous rip currents are likely.
    - Minor to moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and
      piers is likely. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

Elsewhere across CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST 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:
Do not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities
give the all clear. Allow time for officials to inspect bridges and
overpasses and to mark washed-out roads.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

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 venture outside while in the eye of a hurricane as any
improvement in weather will only be temporary. Once the eye passes,
conditions will become life threatening as winds immediately return
to dangerous speeds, so remain safely sheltered from the storm.

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

Quickly move to the safest place within your shelter if it begins to
fail, preferably an interior room on the lowest floor as long as
flooding is not a concern.

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
www.readyvirginia.gov, readync.org or mema.maryland.gov
- For the latest weather and storm information go to
weather.gov/wakefield

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Wakefield VA around 6 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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