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Tropical Storm Ophelia Local Statement Advisory Number 10

National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC  AL162023

509 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023



This product covers Eastern North Carolina



**TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS PERSISTING ACROSS NORTHEAST NORTH 

CAROLINA** 



NEW INFORMATION

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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:

    - The Storm Surge Warning has been cancelled for Mainland Hyde 

      and Ocracoke Island

    - The Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning have been 

      cancelled for Beaufort

    - The Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch have been 

      cancelled for Washington

    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for East 

      Carteret, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Northern Craven, 

      Pamlico, Pitt, and Southern Craven

    - The Storm Surge Watch has been cancelled for Mainland Dare and 

      Tyrrell



* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:

    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Mainland Dare, 

      Mainland Hyde, Ocracoke Island, and Tyrrell

    - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect 

      for Hatteras Island and Northern Outer Banks



* STORM INFORMATION:

    - About 150 miles northwest of Buxton NC or about 150 miles 

      north-northwest of Morehead City NC

    - 36.8N 77.3W

    - Storm Intensity 40 mph

    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 12 mph



SITUATION OVERVIEW

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Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall near Emerald Isle, NC earlier 

this morning. Moderate impacts will continue across eastern North 

Carolina through this evening.



Along the coast, life threatening storm surge with inundation 2 to 4 

feet above ground level is expected through this evening across the 

Outer Banks.



Tropical storm force winds will continue through this evening. These 

strong winds will have the potential to cause areas of tree damage and 

power outages.



Dangerous marine conditions will continue for all coastal waters, 

sounds and rivers, with strong winds and dangerous seas. Localized 

ocean overwash is expected along the coast due to high surf. Stronger 

and more frequent rip currents will also exist along area beaches 

through the weekend.



POTENTIAL IMPACTS

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* SURGE:

Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across 

the Outer Banks. Remain well away from 

life-threatening surge having additional significant impacts. If 

realized, these impacts include:

    - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by 

      waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.

    - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become 

      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low 

      spots.

    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and 

      numerous rip currents.

    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. 

      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in 

      unprotected anchorages.



Elsewhere across Eastern North Carolina, little to no impact is 

anticipated.



* WIND:

Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across 

Eastern North Carolina. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind 

having additional limited impacts. If realized, 

these impacts include:

    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 

      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.

    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 

      uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are 

      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.

    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban 

      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on 

      bridges and other elevated roadways.

    - Scattered power and communications outages.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose 

power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and 

check-ins.



If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch 

or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic 

rise in water levels.



* 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 Newport/Morehead City NC as conditions warrant.



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