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Tropical Storm Idalia Local Statement Advisory Number 19
National Weather Service Wilmington NC  AL102023
508 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina

**TROPICAL STORM IDALIA TO PUSH OFFSHORE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL
HOURS**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Darlington,
      Florence, Marlboro, and Williamsburg

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bladen, Central
      Horry, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry,
      Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Columbus, Dillon, Inland
      Brunswick, Inland Georgetown, Inland New Hanover, Inland
      Pender, Marion, Northern Horry, and Robeson

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 50 miles south-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 50
      miles east of Myrtle Beach SC
    - 33.6N 78.0W
    - Storm Intensity 60 mph
    - Movement East-northeast or 75 degrees at 21 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Idalia will continue to push offshore through
midday today. The flooding rain and tornado threats have come to an
end, but the threat for gusty winds continues. Ongoing gusty winds
and saturated soils may lead to some downed trees and power lines.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
northeast South Carolina and southeast North Carolina. Remain well
sheltered from dangerous wind having possible significant impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding, along with damage to porches
      and awnings. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and
      garage door failures. Damage to vulnerable structures such as
      carports, sheds and mobile homes is possible.
    - Large limbs will be down with several trees snapped or
      uprooted. Several fences and roadway signs may become blown
      over. Some roads may become impassable due to large debris
      blocking the roadway, especially within urban or heavily wooded
      locations. Some bridges, causeways, and elevated roads 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:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
coastal areas north of Cape Fear. Remain well away from locally
hazardous surge having possible limited impacts. If realized, these
impacts 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.
    - Some portions of near-shore roads and parking lots may become
      covered by surge water. Driving conditions may become hazardous
      in places where the surge covers the road.
    - Moderate beach erosion is possible, mainly in the vulnerable
      locations along the ocean front.
    - Minor damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers is
      possible. A few small craft may break away from moorings if not
      properly secured.
    - Navigation may be difficult near inlets and waterways, as
      navigational aids may be off station or missing.

Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to remain safely sheltered from the storm. Stay
inside and away from windows. Listen for updates and be ready in case
you lose electrical power. Locate your battery powered radio and
flashlight from your Emergency Supplies Kit. Keep these items close.

Continue to keep your cell phone well charged for as long as
possible. If you lose power, use it more sparingly and mainly for
personal emergencies and check-ins.

* 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 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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