[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Ian Local Statement Advisory Number 31
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC  AL092022
507 AM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022

This product covers Eastern North Carolina

 **HURRICANE IAN TO BRING IMPACTS TO EASTERN NC INTO THE WEEKEND**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect
      for Pamlico and Southern Craven
    - A Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect
      for Beaufort, Coastal Onslow, East Carteret, Hatteras Island,
      Inland Onslow, Mainland Hyde, Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke
      Island, and West Carteret
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Duplin, Greene,
      Jones, Lenoir, Mainland Dare, Martin, Northern Craven, Pitt,
      Tyrrell, and Washington

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 370 miles southwest of Buxton NC or about 300 miles
      south-southwest of Morehead City NC
    - 30.8N 79.1W
    - Storm Intensity 85 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Ian will continue to move northward this morning, turning
north-northwest during the day towards the South Carolina coast this
afternoon. Regardless of the exact track of Ian, there is the
potential for extensive impacts to eastern North Carolina.

Heavy rain bands will bring widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to
6 inches, with locally higher amounts, bringing the threat of
localized flooding, especially in low-lying, urban, and poor drainage
areas. Life-threatening storm surge inundation of 2 to 4 feet above
ground is possible along much of the coast, with greatest confidence
in inundation values approaching 4 feet along the lower Neuse River.
Winds approaching tropical storm force could lead to some downed trees
and isolated power outages. Tornadoes may result in areas of locally
enhanced damage.

Dangerous marine conditions are expected for all offshore waters and
the Pamlico Sound, with strong winds and dangerous seas building to
create treacherous conditions for mariners. Stronger and more frequent
rip currents will also exist along area beaches.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
Eastern North Carolina. Potential impacts include:

    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly overflow their banks in
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may
      become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may
      become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places may 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.

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
portions of the area. Remain well away from life-threatening surge
having additional significant impacts. If realized, these impacts
include:
    - Areas of inundation 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 usually vulnerable low
      spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
      unprotected anchorages.

Also, protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across areas along the Albemarle Sound.

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
Eastern North Carolina. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind
having possible 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.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across Eastern
North Carolina. Remain well braced against a tornado event having
possible limited impacts Friday. If realized, these 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.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
      pulled from moorings.

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Dangerous marine conditions are expected for all offshore waters and
the Pamlico Sound, with strong winds and seas building to create
treacherous conditions for mariners. The threat for stronger and
more frequent rip currents will also exist along area beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions, including
possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately.

* 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.

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.

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 Newport/Morehead City NC around Noon, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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