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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Ophelia Local Watch/Warning Statement/Intermediate Advisory Number 10A
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City, NC  AL162023
753 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

NCZ203-240100-
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/O.CAN.KMHX.SS.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
753 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...STORM SURGE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Kitty Hawk
    - Nags Head
    - Manteo

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 35 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 
      to 57 mph
        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm 
          force.
        - PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect property should now 
          be complete. The area remains subject to limited wind 
          damage.
        - ACT: Now is the time to shelter from hazardous wind.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
        - Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.

* STORM SURGE
    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm 
      surge flooding
        - The storm surge threat has decreased from the previous 
          assessment.
        - PLAN: The threat of life-threatening storm surge is 
          diminishing as flood waters recede.
        - PREPARE: Do not return to evacuated areas until flood 
          waters completely recede and the all-clear is given by 
          local officials.
        - ACT: Failure to practice safety may result in serious 
          injury or loss of life. If you have a life-threatening 
          emergency, dial 9 1 1.

    - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
        - Little to no additional surge impacts expected. Community 
          officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge 
          impacts accordingly.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall 
          forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no 
      potential for flooding rain
        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect 
          against flooding rain at this time.
        - ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms 
          with gusty winds may still occur.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect 
          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest 
          tornado situation.
        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
    - http://ready.gov/hurricanes

$$

NCZ205-240100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KMHX.SS.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
753 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...STORM SURGE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Rodanthe
    - Buxton
    - Hatteras Village

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 40 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 
      to 57 mph
        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm 
          force.
        - PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect property should now 
          be complete. The area remains subject to limited wind 
          damage.
        - ACT: Now is the time to shelter from hazardous wind.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
        - Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.

* STORM SURGE
    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm 
      surge flooding
        - The storm surge threat has decreased from the previous 
          assessment.
        - PLAN: The threat of life-threatening storm surge is 
          diminishing as flood waters recede.
        - PREPARE: Do not return to evacuated areas until flood 
          waters completely recede and the all-clear is given by 
          local officials.
        - ACT: Failure to practice safety may result in serious 
          injury or loss of life. If you have a life-threatening 
          emergency, dial 9 1 1.

    - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
        - Little to no additional surge impacts expected. Community 
          officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge 
          impacts accordingly.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall 
          forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no 
      potential for flooding rain
        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect 
          against flooding rain at this time.
        - ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms 
          with gusty winds may still occur.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect 
          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest 
          tornado situation.
        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
    - http://ready.gov/hurricanes

$$

NCZ204-240100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Ocracoke Island-
753 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Ocracoke

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 40 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 
      to 57 mph
        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm 
          force.
        - PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect property should now 
          be complete. The area remains subject to limited wind 
          damage.
        - ACT: Now is the time to shelter from hazardous wind.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
        - Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.

* STORM SURGE
    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm 
      surge flooding
        - The storm surge threat has decreased from the previous 
          assessment.
        - PLAN: The threat of life-threatening storm surge is 
          diminishing as flood waters recede.
        - PREPARE: Do not return to evacuated areas until flood 
          waters completely recede and the all-clear is given by 
          local officials.
        - ACT: Failure to practice safety may result in serious 
          injury or loss of life. If you have a life-threatening 
          emergency, dial 9 1 1.

    - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
        - Little to no additional surge impacts expected. Community 
          officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge 
          impacts accordingly.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall 
          forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no 
      potential for flooding rain
        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect 
          against flooding rain at this time.
        - ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms 
          with gusty winds may still occur.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect 
          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest 
          tornado situation.
        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
    - http://ready.gov/hurricanes

$$

NCZ047-240100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Mainland Dare-
753 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Manns Harbor
    - East Lake
    - Stumpy Point

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 30 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 
      to 57 mph
        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm 
          force.
        - PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect property should now 
          be complete. The area remains subject to limited wind 
          damage.
        - ACT: Now is the time to shelter from hazardous wind.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
        - Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.

* STORM SURGE
    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm 
      surge flooding
        - The storm surge threat has decreased from the previous 
          assessment.
        - PLAN: The threat of life-threatening storm surge is 
          diminishing as flood waters recede.
        - PREPARE: Do not return to evacuated areas until flood 
          waters completely recede and the all-clear is given by 
          local officials.
        - ACT: Failure to practice safety may result in serious 
          injury or loss of life. If you have a life-threatening 
          emergency, dial 9 1 1.

    - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
        - Little to no additional surge impacts expected. Community 
          officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge 
          impacts accordingly.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall 
          forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no 
      potential for flooding rain
        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect 
          against flooding rain at this time.
        - ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms 
          with gusty winds may still occur.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect 
          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest 
          tornado situation.
        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
    - http://ready.gov/hurricanes

$$

NCZ081-240100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Mainland Hyde-
753 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Swan Quarter
    - Fairfield
    - Engelhard

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 30 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 
      to 57 mph
        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm 
          force.
        - PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect property should now 
          be complete. The area remains subject to limited wind 
          damage.
        - ACT: Now is the time to shelter from hazardous wind.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
        - Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.

* STORM SURGE
    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm 
      surge flooding
        - The storm surge threat has decreased from the previous 
          assessment.
        - PLAN: The threat of life-threatening storm surge is 
          diminishing as flood waters recede.
        - PREPARE: Do not return to evacuated areas until flood 
          waters completely recede and the all-clear is given by 
          local officials.
        - ACT: Failure to practice safety may result in serious 
          injury or loss of life. If you have a life-threatening 
          emergency, dial 9 1 1.

    - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
        - Little to no additional surge impacts expected. Community 
          officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge 
          impacts accordingly.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall 
          forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no 
      potential for flooding rain
        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect 
          against flooding rain at this time.
        - ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms 
          with gusty winds may still occur.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect 
          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest 
          tornado situation.
        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
    - http://ready.gov/hurricanes

$$

NCZ046-240100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Tyrrell-
753 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Columbia
    - Gum Neck
    - Kilkenny

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 30 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 
      to 57 mph
        - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm 
          force.
        - PREPARE: Last minute efforts to protect property should now 
          be complete. The area remains subject to limited wind 
          damage.
        - ACT: Now is the time to shelter from hazardous wind.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
        - Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.

* STORM SURGE
    - No storm surge inundation forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no storm 
      surge flooding
        - The storm surge threat has decreased from the previous 
          assessment.
        - PLAN: The threat of life-threatening storm surge is 
          diminishing as flood waters recede.
        - PREPARE: Do not return to evacuated areas until flood 
          waters completely recede and the all-clear is given by 
          local officials.
        - ACT: Failure to practice safety may result in serious 
          injury or loss of life. If you have a life-threatening 
          emergency, dial 9 1 1.

    - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
        - Little to no additional surge impacts expected. Community 
          officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge 
          impacts accordingly.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall 
          forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no 
      potential for flooding rain
        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect 
          against flooding rain at this time.
        - ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: 
        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms 
          with gusty winds may still occur.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect 
          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest 
          tornado situation.
        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
    - http://ready.gov/hurricanes

$$