[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement
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Tropical Storm Ian Local Statement Advisory Number 28
National Weather Service Wilmington NC AL092022
1120 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina
**Ian will Impact the Eastern Carolinas through Friday Night**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Tropical Storm Warning has been upgraded to a Hurricane
Warning and the Storm Surge Watch has been upgraded to a Storm
Surge Warning for Coastal Georgetown and Coastal Horry
- The Tropical Storm Warning has been upgraded to a Hurricane
Warning for Central Horry, Inland Georgetown, and Northern Horry
- The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Hurricane
Warning for Williamsburg
- The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
Warning for Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, and Marlboro
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Bladen, Columbus,
Inland Brunswick, Inland New Hanover, Inland Pender, and Robeson
- A Storm Surge Watch has been issued for Coastal Brunswick,
Coastal New Hanover, and Coastal Pender
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane Warning are in effect for
Coastal Georgetown and Coastal Horry
- A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Central Horry, Inland
Georgetown, Northern Horry, and Williamsburg
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bladen, Columbus,
Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Inland Brunswick, Inland New
Hanover, Inland Pender, Marion, Marlboro, and Robeson
- A Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect
for Coastal Brunswick, Coastal New Hanover, and Coastal Pender
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 410 miles south-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 360
miles south-southwest of Myrtle Beach SC
- 28.7N 80.4W
- Storm Intensity 70 mph
- Movement North-northeast or 30 degrees at 9 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Ian is now exiting the east-central Florida coast,
beginning its movement toward the Carolinas. The greatest impacts will
be late tonight through Friday night, with gusty winds increasing
through Friday, and expected to reach tropical-storm-force. There is
potential for hurricane force winds as well, mainly near the coast of
South Carolina. Confidence is increasing on more widespread impacts
from wind and storm surge inundation, especially along the northeast
South Carolina coast. Heavy rain, coastal flooding, and beach erosion
are also expected. Rain tapers off by early Saturday morning, but
coastal flooding issues may linger a little longer.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across portions of coastal South Carolina. Potential impacts in this
area include:
- Some damage to roofing and siding, along with damage to porches
and awnings. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and
garage door failures. Damage to vulnerable structures such as
carports, sheds and mobile homes is possible.
- Large limbs will be down with several trees snapped or
uprooted. Several fences and roadway signs may become blown
over. Some roads may become impassable due to large debris
blocking the roadway, especially within urban or heavily wooded
locations. Some bridges, causeways, and elevated roads may be
impacted by high winds making driving on them hazardous.
- Scattered power and communications outages are possible, but
more prevalent in areas with above ground lines.
- Small craft that are not properly moored may break loose.
Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across inland South Carolina and southeast North Carolina.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across northeast South Carolina. Potential
impacts include:
- Major flooding from rainfall may prompt evacuations and
numerous rescues.
- Rivers and streams may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple
places. Creeks and ditches will flood and may contain strong
currents.
- Flood waters may enter many structures, and some may become
uninhabitable. Some road scours or complete road failures will
be possible, along with the potential for sinkholes. Many
streets and parking lots may flood, and may be impacted by
flowing water. Many road and low-lying bridge closures are
possible with some weakened or washed away. Driving conditions
will be dangerous.The delivery of drinking water and sewer
services may be interrupted. Flood waters may be polluted and
contain hazardous materials.
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across southeast North Carolina.
* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across coastal northeast South Carolina. Potential impacts
in this area include:
- Areas of storm surge inundation enhanced by breaking waves are
possible along the barrier islands. Damage to several buildings
is possible, mainly near the coast.
- Sections of near-shore roads may become weakened or washed out,
especially in vulnerable low-lying areas.
- Delivery of drinking water and sewer services may be
interrupted.
- Major beach erosion is possible with heavy surf and elevated
water levels impacting or breaching the dunes.
- Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
Several small craft will break away from moorings, especially
in unprotected anchorages.
- Navigation may be difficult near inlets and waterways, as
navigational aids may be off station or missing.
Also, protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across coastal southeast North Carolina and along the Cape Fear
River in New Hanover and Brunswick County.
Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to bring to completion all preparations to protect
life and property in accordance with your emergency plan.
Check-in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends,
and workmates. Inform them of your status and well-being. Let them
know how you intend to ride out the storm and when you plan to
check-in again.
Keep cell phones well charged and handy. Also, cell phone chargers
for automobiles can be helpful after the storm. Locate your chargers
and keep them with your cell phone.
Closely monitor NOAA Weather radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to
the forecast.
* 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 5 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
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