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Tropical Depression Ophelia Local Statement
Intermediate Advisory Number 10A
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC  AL162023
803 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

This product covers Eastern North Carolina

**OPHELIA NOW A TROPICAL DEPRESSION** 

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - All watches and warnings have been canceled

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 170 miles northwest of Buxton NC or about 160 miles 
      north-northwest of Morehead City NC
    - 37.0N 77.6W
    - Storm Intensity 35 mph
    - Movement North or 355 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Ophelia has now degraded into a Tropical Depression. Gusty winds will 
continue over northeastern North Carolina through much of tonight, as 
well as minor coastal flooding along the Outer Banks and 
portions of Mainland Dare and Hyde counties.

Dangerous marine conditions will continue for all coastal waters, 
with strong winds and dangerous seas through tonight. Stronger 
and more frequent rip currents will also exist along area beaches 
through the weekend.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Little to no additional wind impacts expected.
    - Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind 
      impacts accordingly.
    - If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1.

* SURGE:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time 
across Eastern North Carolina.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
If your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas 
leaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged 
metal and wood, and protruding nails and screws.

When clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes. 
Always wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. 
Leaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can 
be especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure 
about what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience 
do the job. Never cut trees without a partner.

* 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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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement 
issued by the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC 
regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

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