NOAA Hurricane Local Statement

Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 29
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Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 29
National Weather Service Raleigh NC  AL092020

**Tropical Storm Isaias Will Continue Heavy Rain and Tropical Storm
 Force Winds for Eastern NC through this Morning**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Cumberland,
      Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Nash,
      Sampson, Wake, Warren, Wayne, and Wilson

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 40 miles northeast of Rocky Mount NC
    - 36.3N 77.5W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 28 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical storm Isaias will continue to move out of eastern and central
North Carolina and into southeastern Virginia early this morning.
Tropical storm force winds, heavy rainfall and associated flooding are
the main threats. Due to saturated soils and strong winds, expect
numerous downed trees and power lines. Conditions have improved across
southern central North Carolina and will continue to improve south to
north through the morning.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across the
northeast Piedmont and central and northern Coastal Plain. Remain well
sheltered from dangerous wind having possible significant impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

Elsewhere across central North Carolina, little to no impact is
anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across the
northeast Piedmont and central and northern Coastal Plain. Remain well
guarded against dangerous flood waters having possible significant
impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
      rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
      in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, and ditches
      overflow.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation
      at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some
      streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and
      retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous.
      Some road and bridge closures.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across central North
Carolina.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders
that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency Services
may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are unsafe. This
should be a big factor in your decision making.

Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
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