WTUS82 KMHX 211610 TCVMHX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Test Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 3 National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC AL872016 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 NCZ103-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.SS.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Outer Banks Dare- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... ...Storm Surge Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Kill Devil Hills - Nags Head * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 60-80 mph with gusts to 100 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until Friday afternoon - Window for Hurricane force winds: early Friday morning until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for hurricane force wind of 74 to 110 mph of equivalent Category 1 to 2 intensity. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to extensive wind impacts. - Now is the time to urgently hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Storm Surge - Latest local forecast: Life-threatening storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 4-6 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: through Saturday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should posture for a reasonable threat for dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground. - To be safe, evacuees should be located within prescribed shelters and well away from storm surge flooding capable of significant impacts. - Life threatening inundation is possible. Those who failed to heed evacuation orders risk serious injury or loss of life. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main surge event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual height of storm surge moving onshore and the resulting depth of coastal flooding as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 4-8 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: Elevated - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Limited - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations. - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots. - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Significant - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ104-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.SS.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Outer Banks Hyde- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... ...Storm Surge Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Ocracoke * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 60-80 mph with gusts to 100 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until Friday afternoon - Window for Hurricane force winds: until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for hurricane force wind of 74 to 110 mph of equivalent Category 1 to 2 intensity. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to extensive wind impacts. - Now is the time to urgently hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Storm Surge - Latest local forecast: Life-threatening storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 2-4 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: through Saturday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should posture for a reasonable threat for dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground. - To be safe, evacuees should be located within prescribed shelters and well away from storm surge flooding capable of significant impacts. - Life threatening inundation is possible. Those who failed to heed evacuation orders risk serious injury or loss of life. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main surge event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual height of storm surge moving onshore and the resulting depth of coastal flooding as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 4-8 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Significant - 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, canals, arroyos, 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. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Significant - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ095-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.SS.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Carteret- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... ...Storm Surge Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Morehead City - Beaufort * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 60-80 mph with gusts to 100 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until early Friday morning - Window for Hurricane force winds: until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for hurricane force wind of 74 to 110 mph of equivalent Category 1 to 2 intensity. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to extensive wind impacts. - Now is the time to urgently hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Storm Surge - Latest local forecast: Life-threatening storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 3-5 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: through Saturday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should posture for a reasonable threat for dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground. - To be safe, evacuees should be located within prescribed shelters and well away from storm surge flooding capable of significant impacts. - Life threatening inundation is possible. Those who failed to heed evacuation orders risk serious injury or loss of life. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main surge event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual height of storm surge moving onshore and the resulting depth of coastal flooding as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 6-10 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Significant - 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, canals, arroyos, 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. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Significant - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ098-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.SS.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Onslow- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... ...Storm Surge Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Jacksonville * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Strong Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 50-65 mph with gusts to 85 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for strong tropical storm force wind of 58 to 73 mph. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to significant wind impacts. - Now is the time to hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury, or in some cases loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Storm Surge - Latest local forecast: Localized storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: through early Friday afternoon - Current Threat to Life and Property: Elevated - Emergency considerations should posture for a reasonable threat for peak storm surge flooding of greater than 1 foot above ground. - To be safe, stay away from storm surge flooding capable of limited impacts. - Localized inundation is possible. Continue to follow the instructions of local officials. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main surge event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual height of storm surge moving onshore and the resulting depth of coastal flooding as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 4-8 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Significant - 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, canals, arroyos, 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. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Elevated - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Limited - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ093-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.SS.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Craven- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... ...Storm Surge Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - New Bern - Havelock * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 55-75 mph with gusts to 90 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until early Friday morning - Window for Hurricane force winds: until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for hurricane force wind of 74 to 110 mph of equivalent Category 1 to 2 intensity. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to extensive wind impacts. - Now is the time to urgently hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Storm Surge - Latest local forecast: Life-threatening storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 2-4 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: through early Friday evening - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should posture for a reasonable threat for dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground. - To be safe, evacuees should be located within prescribed shelters and well away from storm surge flooding capable of significant impacts. - Life threatening inundation is possible. Those who failed to heed evacuation orders risk serious injury or loss of life. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main surge event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual height of storm surge moving onshore and the resulting depth of coastal flooding as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 6-10 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Extensive - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Significant - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ094-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.SS.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Pamlico- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... ...Storm Surge Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Oriental - Bayboro * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 60-80 mph with gusts to 100 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until early Friday morning - Window for Hurricane force winds: until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for hurricane force wind of 74 to 110 mph of equivalent Category 1 to 2 intensity. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to extensive wind impacts. - Now is the time to urgently hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Storm Surge - Latest local forecast: Life-threatening storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 4-6 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: through early Friday afternoon - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should posture for a reasonable threat for dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground. - To be safe, evacuees should be located within prescribed shelters and well away from storm surge flooding capable of significant impacts. - Life threatening inundation is possible. Those who failed to heed evacuation orders risk serious injury or loss of life. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main surge event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual height of storm surge moving onshore and the resulting depth of coastal flooding as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 8-12 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Extensive - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Significant - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ080-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.SS.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Beaufort- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... ...Storm Surge Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Washington - River Road * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 55-75 mph with gusts to 90 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until Friday afternoon - Window for Hurricane force winds: early Friday morning until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for hurricane force wind of 74 to 110 mph of equivalent Category 1 to 2 intensity. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to extensive wind impacts. - Now is the time to urgently hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Storm Surge - Latest local forecast: Life-threatening storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 2-4 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: through early Friday afternoon - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should posture for a reasonable threat for dangerous storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground. - To be safe, evacuees should be located within prescribed shelters and well away from storm surge flooding capable of significant impacts. - Life threatening inundation is possible. Those who failed to heed evacuation orders risk serious injury or loss of life. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main surge event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual height of storm surge moving onshore and the resulting depth of coastal flooding as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 8-12 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Extensive - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Significant - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ081-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.SS.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Mainland Hyde- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... ...Storm Surge Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Fairfield * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 60-80 mph with gusts to 100 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until Friday afternoon - Window for Hurricane force winds: early Friday morning until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for hurricane force wind of 74 to 110 mph of equivalent Category 1 to 2 intensity. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to extensive wind impacts. - Now is the time to urgently hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Storm Surge - Latest local forecast: Localized storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: through Saturday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: Elevated - Emergency considerations should posture for a reasonable threat for peak storm surge flooding of greater than 1 foot above ground. - To be safe, stay away from storm surge flooding capable of limited impacts. - Localized inundation is possible. Continue to follow the instructions of local officials. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main surge event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual height of storm surge moving onshore and the resulting depth of coastal flooding as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 6-10 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Significant - 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, canals, arroyos, 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. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Significant - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ047-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.SS.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Mainland Dare- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... ...Storm Surge Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Alligator River NWR * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 60-80 mph with gusts to 100 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until Friday afternoon - Window for Hurricane force winds: early Friday morning until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for hurricane force wind of 74 to 110 mph of equivalent Category 1 to 2 intensity. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to extensive wind impacts. - Now is the time to urgently hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Storm Surge - Latest local forecast: Localized storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: early Friday morning until Saturday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: Elevated - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for peak storm surge flooding of greater than 1 foot above ground. - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited storm surge flooding impacts. Efforts should now be brought to completion before conditions deteriorate. - Localized inundation is possible. Follow the instructions of local officials. Consider voluntary evacuation if recommended. Leave immediately if evacuation orders are issued. - Potential Impacts: Limited - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents. - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 4-8 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Significant - 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, canals, arroyos, 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. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Significant - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ046-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.SS.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Tyrrell- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... ...Storm Surge Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Columbia * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 60-80 mph with gusts to 95 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until Friday afternoon - Window for Hurricane force winds: early Friday morning until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for hurricane force wind of 74 to 110 mph of equivalent Category 1 to 2 intensity. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to extensive wind impacts. - Now is the time to urgently hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Storm Surge - Latest local forecast: Localized storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for up to 2 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: through Saturday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: Elevated - Emergency considerations should posture for a reasonable threat for peak storm surge flooding of greater than 1 foot above ground. - To be safe, stay away from storm surge flooding capable of limited impacts. - Localized inundation is possible. Continue to follow the instructions of local officials. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main surge event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual height of storm surge moving onshore and the resulting depth of coastal flooding as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 4-8 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Significant - 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, canals, arroyos, 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. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Significant - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ045-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.SS.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Washington- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... ...Storm Surge Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Plymouth * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 55-75 mph with gusts to 95 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until Friday afternoon - Window for Hurricane force winds: early Friday morning until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for hurricane force wind of 74 to 110 mph of equivalent Category 1 to 2 intensity. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to extensive wind impacts. - Now is the time to urgently hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Storm Surge - Latest local forecast: Localized storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: through early Friday afternoon - Current Threat to Life and Property: Elevated - Emergency considerations should posture for a reasonable threat for peak storm surge flooding of greater than 1 foot above ground. - To be safe, stay away from storm surge flooding capable of limited impacts. - Localized inundation is possible. Continue to follow the instructions of local officials. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main surge event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual height of storm surge moving onshore and the resulting depth of coastal flooding as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 8-12 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Extensive - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Significant - The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - Several places may experience tornado damage with a few spots of considerable damage, power loss, and communications failures. - Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ029-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Martin- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Williamston - Robersonville * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Strong Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 50-65 mph with gusts to 85 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for strong tropical storm force wind of 58 to 73 mph. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to significant wind impacts. - Now is the time to hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury, or in some cases loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 8-12 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Extensive - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Elevated - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Limited - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ092-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1087.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Jones- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Maysville - Pollocksville * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Strong Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 55-70 mph with gusts to 90 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for strong tropical storm force wind of 58 to 73 mph. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to significant wind impacts. - Now is the time to hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury, or in some cases loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 6-10 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Significant - 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, canals, arroyos, 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. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Elevated - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Limited - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ044-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Pitt- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Greenville * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Strong Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 45-60 mph with gusts to 80 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for strong tropical storm force wind of 58 to 73 mph. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to significant wind impacts. - Now is the time to hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury, or in some cases loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 6-10 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: High - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Extensive - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Elevated - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Limited - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ079-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.TR.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Greene- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Snow Hill - Hookerton * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 45-55 mph with gusts to 75 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: Elevated - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on avoiding injury. Properties remain subject to limited wind impacts. - Now is the time to hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 4-8 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Significant - 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, canals, arroyos, 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. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Elevated - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Limited - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ091-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Lenoir- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Kinston * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Strong Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 45-60 mph with gusts to 75 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for strong tropical storm force wind of 58 to 73 mph. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to significant wind impacts. - Now is the time to hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury, or in some cases loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 4-8 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Significant - 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, canals, arroyos, 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. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Elevated - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Limited - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$ NCZ090-220015- /O.CON.KMHX.HU.W.1009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ Duplin- 1210 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2016 ...Hurricane Warning remains in effect... * Locations Affected - Wallace - Warsaw * Wind - Latest Local Forecast: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 45-55 mph with gusts to 75 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: until early Friday morning - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Remain braced against the reasonable threat for strong tropical storm force wind of 58 to 73 mph. - To be safe, efforts should fully focus on protecting life. Properties remain subject to significant wind impacts. - Now is the time to hide from the wind. Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury, or in some cases loss of life. Remain sheltered until the hazardous wind subsides. - Potential Impacts: Still Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main wind event are still unfolding. - The extent of realized impacts will depend on the actual strength, duration, and exposure of the wind as experienced at particular locations. * Flooding Rain - Latest Local Forecast: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 4-8 inches, with locally higher amounts - Current Threat to Life and Property: Moderate - Emergency considerations should include a threat of flooding. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against flooding rain impacts. - If flood related watches and warnings are in effect, heed recommended actions. - Potential Impacts: Significant - 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, canals, arroyos, 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. * Tornado - Latest Local Forecast: - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes - Current Threat to Life and Property: Elevated - Emergency considerations should include a reasonable threat for tornadoes. - Be safe and remain ready to protect against tornado impacts. Stay informed. - Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado approaches, quickly move to the safest place within your shelter. - Potential Impacts: Limited - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings. * For more information: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes $$