Hurricane Local Statement in Northeastern SC
This alert has been updated.
Posted 1 hour ago
This product covers southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina.
Tropical Storm Hermine will move across South Georgia this morning, and will accelerate northeastward over the eastern Carolinas this afternoon through early Saturday morning. Periods of very heavy rain and tropical storm force wind gusts are expected during this time.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through early Saturday, and a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for most areas east of Interstate 95. A Tornado Watch has been issued for the increasing potential of tornadoes.
Hazardous Seas and dangerous surf can be expected through Saturday. A high Rip Current Risk continues for all beaches.
Potential impacts.
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Wilmington NC around noon EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
- A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect.
- Changes To Watches and Warnings:
- None.
- Current Watches and Warnings:
- A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Bladen, Columbus, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick. Florence, Marion, Williamsburg, Horry, and Georgetown counties.
- Storm Information:
- About 360 miles southwest of Wilmington NC or about 290 miles southwest of Myrtle Beach SC.
- 31.2N 82.9W.
- Storm intensity 60 mph.
- Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 14 mph.
Tropical Storm Hermine will move across South Georgia this morning, and will accelerate northeastward over the eastern Carolinas this afternoon through early Saturday morning. Periods of very heavy rain and tropical storm force wind gusts are expected during this time.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through early Saturday, and a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for most areas east of Interstate 95. A Tornado Watch has been issued for the increasing potential of tornadoes.
Hazardous Seas and dangerous surf can be expected through Saturday. A high Rip Current Risk continues for all beaches.
Potential impacts.
- 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 overflow their banks in a few places, especially in typically 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.
- Tornadoes:
protect against a tornado event having possible impacts across
Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina. Potential impacts
include:
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions.
- Wind:
protect against dangerous winds having possible impacts across
northeastern South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina. Potential
impacts include:
- Minor damage to roofing and siding, porches, and awnings. A few buildings could experience garage door failures. Minor damage to vulnerable structures such as carports, sheds and mobile homes is possible.
- Tree limbs will be blown down with a few trees snapped or uprooted. Fences and roadway signs may be blown over. Tall bridges 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.
- Surge: Protect Against storm surge having possible limited impacts near the beaches. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Localized inundation and minor Over-wash is 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.
- Minor to moderate beach erosion is possible.
- Other preparedness Information: outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as possible before weather conditions completely deteriorate. 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.
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Wilmington NC around noon EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
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