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Tropical Storm Nicole Local Statement Advisory Number 9
National Weather Service Charleston SC  AL172022
424 AM EST Wed Nov 9 2022

This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia

**NICOLE WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA AND SOUTHEAST
GEORGIA THROUGH LATE WEEK**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
      Warning 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, and
      Tidal Berkeley

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

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 490 miles south-southeast of Charleston SC or about 500
      miles southeast of Savannah GA
    - 26.6N 75.7W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement West-southwest or 250 degrees at 13 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Nicole will continue to approach the east coast of
Florida today. Nicole is expected make landfall in Florida tonight,
then will recurve toward the northeast Thursday. Nicole should then
gradually weaken as it passes over or inland of our region Thursday
night into Friday.

Multiple hazards will extend well north and east of Nicole's center.
Coastal flooding is expected and dangerous storm surge inundation
is possible close to the coast, especially around the times of the
morning high tides today through Friday. Also, locally excessive
rainfall is possible, especially Thursday and Thursday night. A few
tornadoes could occur Thursday afternoon into Friday. Tropical storm
force wind gusts could bring down scattered trees and tree limbs,
particularly along the immediate coast. Finally, expect dangerous
marine and surf conditions as well as significant beach erosion.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across coastal areas. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Areas of inundation of saltwater along immediate shorelines and
      in low-lying spots farther inland near rivers and creeks, 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 normally vulnerable low
      spots.
    - Moderate to major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching
      dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents.
    - Minor to moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and
      piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings,
      especially in unprotected anchorages. Some navigation aids
      possibly displaced well off station, creating difficult
      navigation near inlets and waterways.

Elsewhere across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia,
little to no impact is anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia.
Potential 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.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a dangerous tornado event having possible significant
impacts across the region. Potential impacts include:
    - Isolated to scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of
      emergency plans.
    - Scattered locations could experience enhanced damage due to
      tornadoes with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss,
      and communications failures.
    - Scattered locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses,
      mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees
      snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed
      about.

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Expect high surf, beach erosion and dangerous rip currents on area beaches.

* WIND:
Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia. Potential 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.


* 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 11 AM EST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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