[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

[EMWIN Server]

WTUS82 KILM 010004
HLSILM
NCZ087-096-099-105>110-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-054-056-058-059-010815-

Post-Tropical Cyclone Ian Local Statement
Intermediate Advisory Number 33A
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL092022
804 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE IAN CONTINUES TO PRODUCE STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS AS
THE CENTER MOVES FARTHER INLAND**

NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Storm Surge Warning has been cancelled for Coastal
      Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, and Coastal Horry
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Inland
      Georgetown and Williamsburg
    - The Storm Surge Watch has been cancelled for Coastal New
      Hanover, Coastal Pender, and Inland New Hanover

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bladen, Central
      Horry, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry,
      Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Columbus, Darlington,
      Dillon, Florence, Inland Brunswick, Inland New Hanover, Inland
      Pender, Marion, Marlboro, Northern Horry, and Robeson

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 90 miles west-northwest of Wilmington NC or about 70
      miles north-northwest of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 34.7N 79.3W
    - Storm Intensity 60 mph
    - Movement North or 350 degrees at 15 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

Post-tropical Storm Ian will continue to weaken as it moves farther
inland across North Carolina. Wind speeds will gradually diminish and
rain should come to an end, although tidal flooding will continue
along the lower Cape Fear River tonight through the weekend. Downed
trees and ongoing power outages will make travel hazardous tonight.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. 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 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.
    - Scattered power and communications outages are possible.

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:

Significant beach erosion occurred earlier today. Large cliffs were
cut into the beaches and could be dangerous to foot traffic. In areas
where significant storm surge flooding occurred, streets may have
significant deposits of sand on them and travel could be hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Remain safely sheltered from the storm. Stay
inside and away from windows. Locate your battery powered radio and
flashlight from your Emergency Supplies Kit. Keep these items close.

Continue to keep your cell phone well charged for as long as
possible. If you lose power, use it more sparingly and mainly for
personal emergencies and check-ins. Do not overload communications
systems with idle chatter.

* 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
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Wilmington NC around MIDNIGHT EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

$$

TRA
This weather bulletin was brought to you by:
www.nashvilleweather.net