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Tropical Storm Elsa Local Statement Advisory Number 31
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL052021
522 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

Tropical Storm Warning for Coastal Northeastern South Carolina and
a Tropical Storm Watch for Coastal Southeastern North Carolina
continues.

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Coastal Brunswick,
      Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick, Inland
      New Hanover, and Inland Pender
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Georgetown
      and Coastal Horry

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 400 miles southwest of Wilmington NC or about 330 miles
      southwest of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 30.8N 83.4W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement North or 10 degrees at 14 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Elsa will weaken as it moves north across portions
of South Carolina and North Carolina Wednesday night and Thursday.
There will be an increasing potential for flash flooding, gusty winds,
and isolated tornadoes as Elsa move across the region. Surf and marine
conditions will deteriorate this afternoon and evening. The threat for
strong rip currents will increase today, and seas will become
dangerous for small craft.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina.
Potential impacts include:
    - 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.
    - Tornadoes can cause damage to trees, vehicles, boats, and
      buildings. Unsecured mobile homes and poorly constructed
      structures are particularly vulnerable.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across southeast North Carolina and northeast
South Carolina. Potential impacts include:
    - Moderate flooding from rainfall may prompt some evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and streams may rise and overspill their banks in a few
      places, especially in the typical prone locations. Small creeks
      and ditches may overflow.
    - Flood waters may enter some structures. Underpasses, low-lying
      spots along roadways, and poor drainage areas may become
      submerged by rising water. Some secondary streets and parking
      lots may flood as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.
    - Driving conditions will become hazardous, and some road
      closures can be expected.

* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. Potential
impacts include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes is possible. Unsecured lightweight objects may be
      blown about.
    - Some large limbs may break from trees. A few shallow rooted or
      weak trees may snap or be knocked down. Some fences and roadway
      signs damaged.
    - A few roads may become impassable due to debris, particularly
      within urban or heavily wooded locations. Hazardous driving
      conditions are possible, especially for high profile vehicles
      on bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages are possible.

* SURGE:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina.



* 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 Wilmington NC around 9 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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