Local Statement for Zeta (Raleigh, NC)
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804 WTUS82 KRAH 292047 HLSRAH NCZ021-022-038-292300- Post-Tropical Cyclone Zeta Local Statement Advisory Number 21 National Weather Service Raleigh NC AL282020 447 PM EDT Thu Oct 29 2020 This product covers central North Carolina TROPICAL THREATS END FOR CENTRAL NC NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 280 miles northeast of Raleigh NC or about 250 miles northeast of Rocky Mount NC - 38.8N 75.3W - Storm Intensity 50 mph - Movement East-northeast or 60 degrees at 55 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Post Tropical Cyclone Zeta will continue to weaken as it moves quickly off the Mid Atlantic coast by early this evening. Gusty winds up to 35 to 45 MPH can be expected through early evening, before diminishing by midnight. A marginal risk of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and possibly a tornado persists through this evening. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * TORNADOES: Additional impacts from tornadoes are still a concern across central North Carolina. Remain well braced against tornado event having further limited impact potential. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: RECOVERY PHASE - Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all clear to return. * 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. * 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 NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Raleigh NC regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area. $$