####018002340#### WTUS82 KRAH 311556 HLSRAH NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-010000- Tropical Storm Idalia Local Statement Advisory Number 20 National Weather Service Raleigh NC AL102023 1156 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 This product covers central North Carolina **Conditions will continue to improve as Idalia moves away from the coast. ** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 200 miles east-southeast of Fayetteville NC - 33.6N 75.8W - Storm Intensity 60 mph - Movement East or 90 degrees at 20 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Idalia will move east off the North Carolina coast today. Conditions will continue to improve with gusts diminishing through the afternoon. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across central North Carolina. * WIND: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across central North Carolina. * TORNADOES: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across central North Carolina. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: RECOVERY PHASE - Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all clear to return. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Check on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their points of contact. Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts and heed any flood watches and warnings. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see readync.org - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Raleigh NC regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area. $$