LATEST on Hermine, Friday Afternoon, 9/2/16

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Tropical storm conditions expected. Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 80. Southeast wind 27 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Tropical storm conditions expected. Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms between 1am and 5am, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 69. Southeast wind 30 to 40 mph becoming northwest. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Labor Day

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

LATEST ON Hermine, Friday Morning 9/2/16

Hurricane Local Statement in Northeastern SC

Active for next 1 day ·

National Weather Service

This alert has been updated.

Posted 1 hour ago

This product covers southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina.

• A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect.

New Information.

• 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.

Situation Overview.
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.

Precautionary/preparedness actions.

• 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.

Next Update.
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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Latest from NWS, Thursday morning

FROM: The National Weather Serivce

New Information

Tropical Storm Hermine is now moving north-northeast at 12 mph and sustainedwinds have increased to 60 mph.

The forecast track is slightly slower and has been shifted some back to the east.

The wind field is expected to expand as the storm moves through with gusty windslikely to affect a large portion of northeast SC and southeast NC.

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect all areas of northeast SC and southeast NC throughearly Saturday morning.

A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Georgetown, Horry, Florence, Marion, and Williamsburg counties in northeast SC, and Bladen, Columbus, Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender counties in southeast NC. The Tropical Storm Watch is also in effect for the adjacent coastal water,

Hurricane Local Statement

 Northeastern SC:

Storm intensity 60 mph. Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 12 mph ... Several hours of very heavy rain and tropical storm force winds are expected during this time ...