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Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen Local Statement Advisory Number 2

National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL162023

536 PM EDT Thu Sep 21 2023



This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina



**TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST 

NORTH CAROLINA FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY** 



NEW INFORMATION

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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:

    - None



* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:

    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal New Hanover, 

      Coastal Pender, Inland New Hanover, and Inland Pender



* STORM INFORMATION:

    - About 370 miles south-southeast of Wilmington NC or about 360 

      miles south-southeast of Myrtle Beach SC

    - 29.2N 75.9W

    - Storm Intensity 35 mph

    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 8 mph



SITUATION OVERVIEW

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Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen will move over the coastal

waters passing just offshore of southeast North Carolina Friday into

Saturday. The primary impacts are likely to be hazardous marine and

surf conditions along the entire coast of northeast South Carolina and

southeast North Carolina. Tropical storm force winds and heavy

rainfall are also expected over portions of southeast North Carolina,

especially north and east of Wilmington. Minor coastal flooding is

also possible north of Cape Fear, especially at high tide Friday and

Friday night.



POTENTIAL IMPACTS

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* FLOODING RAIN:

Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible 

significant impacts across southeast North Carolina and far 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.



Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible 

limited impacts across inland southeast North Carolina and portions of

northeast South Carolina.



* WIND:

Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across 

southeast North Carolina. Potential impacts in this area include:

    - 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.

    - Scattered power and communications outages are possible.



Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South 

Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.



* SURGE:

Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited 

impacts across coastal southeast North Carolina, mainly north of 

Cape Fear. 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.

    - Navigation may be difficult near inlets and waterways, as 

      navigational aids may be off station or missing.

    - Minor beach erosion possible.



Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South 

Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.



* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:

Hazardous surf conditions are expected through Saturday, including rip currents.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

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* 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.



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 1130 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions 

warrant.



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