[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Elsa Local Statement Advisory Number 32
National Weather Service Charleston SC  AL052021
1126 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia

**ELSA EXPECTED TO IMPACT SOUTHEAST GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA
LOWCOUNTRY THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Beaufort, Charleston,
      Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Colleton, Coastal
      Jasper, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Inland Berkeley,
      Inland Bryan, Inland Chatham, Inland Jasper, Inland Liberty,
      Inland McIntosh, Long, and Tidal Berkeley

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 150 miles west-southwest of Charleston SC or about 70
      miles west of Savannah GA
    - 32.1N 82.3W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 16 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Elsa is expected to track northeast over or close to our area as a
weakening tropical storm overnight into Thursday morning. Rainfall
amounts of 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts, are expected
for most locations north of Interstate 16. This rainfall could lead to
localized flooding, especially in low lying and poor drainage areas.
Elsa will produce tropical storm force wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph in
some areas, especially close to the coastline. Elsa will also produce
dangerous rip currents and rough surf at area beaches. Isolated
tornadoes could also occur into early Thursday morning. Tropical storm
conditions are also expected over the adjacent coastal waters,
including the Charleston and Savannah Harbors, and isolated
waterspouts could occur into Thursday morning.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia. Remain well guarded
against dangerous flood waters having possible significant impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding could prompt some rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries could quickly become swollen with
      swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,
      especially in normally vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks,
      canals, and ditches overflow.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places could 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.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia. Remain well sheltered
from hazardous wind having possible limited impacts. If realized,
these impacts include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted,
      but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow
      rooted.
    - Some roads impassable due to debris, particularly within urban
      or heavily wooded locations. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways, especially for high
      profile vehicles.
    - Isolated to scattered power and communications outages.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across southeast
South Carolina and southeast Georgia. Remain well braced against a
tornado event having possible limited impacts. If realized, these
impacts include:
    - Isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans.
    - Isolated locations could experience tornado damage, along with
      power and communications disruptions.
    - In isolated locations, tornadoes could damage trees, vehicles,
      boats and buildings, especially mobile homes and other poorly
      constructed structures.

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Expect dangerous surf zone conditions with a high risk for rip currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* 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.

If you are prone to flooding, be prepared for the possibility of a
quick and dramatic rise in water levels.

If a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the
safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body.

* 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 Charleston SC around 6 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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