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Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight Local Statement Advisory Number 1
National Weather Service Wilmington NC AL082024
518 PM EDT Sun Sep 15 2024
This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina
**POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE EIGHT DEVELOPING OFF THE COAST OF THE
CAROLINAS**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Central Horry,
Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Coastal
New Hanover, Coastal Pender, and Inland Georgetown
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Central Horry,
Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Coastal
New Hanover, Coastal Pender, and Inland Georgetown
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 160 miles south of Wilmington NC or about 130 miles
south-southeast of Myrtle Beach SC
- 32.0N 78.0W
- Storm Intensity 45 mph
- Movement Northwest or 320 degrees at 7 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight is currently developing off the South
Carolina coast. The system may become a tropical or sub-tropical storm
as it moves ashore on Monday. Heavy rain and high winds are expected
especially along the coast. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect
for all coastal zones of Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South
Carolina, as well as Inland Georgetown, Central Horry, and all coastal
waters.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across southeast North Carolina and northeast
South Carolina. Potential impacts include:
- Moderate flooding from rainfall may prompt some evacuations and
rescues.
- Rivers and streams may rise and overspill their banks in a few
places, especially in the typical prone locations. Small creeks
and ditches may overflow.
- Flood waters may enter some structures. Underpasses, low-lying
spots along roadways, and poor drainage areas may become
submerged by rising water. Some secondary streets and parking
lots may flood as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.
- Driving conditions will become hazardous, and some road
closures can be expected.
* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. Potential
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 will be damaged.
- A few roads may become impassable due to debris, particularly
within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
conditions are possible, especially for high profile vehicles
on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages are possible.
* SURGE:
Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
across coastal areas. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Localized inundation and minor overwash are possible, mainly
along immediate shorelines and other vulnerable low-lying areas
along the coast. Low spots along waterways and tidal creeks may
also be impacted.
- Some portions of near-shore roads and parking lots may become
covered by surge water. Driving conditions may become hazardous
in places where the surge covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion is possible, mainly in vulnerable
locations along the oceanfront.
- Minor damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers is
possible. A few small craft may break away from moorings if not
properly secured.
- Navigation may be difficult near inlets and waterways, as
navigational aids may be off station or missing.
* 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 preparedness
actions 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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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to bring to completion all preparations to protect
life and property in accordance with your emergency plan.
Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as possible before
weather conditions completely deteriorate. Any remaining evacuations
and relocations should be expedited before the onset of tropical
storm force wind.
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 11 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
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