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Tropical Storm Ophelia Local Statement Advisory Number 10
National Weather Service Raleigh NC  AL162023
541 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023

This product covers central North Carolina

**ALL TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. CONDITIONS WILL
 CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THIS EVENING AS OPHELIA LIFTS NORTH OF NORTH
 CAROLINA** 

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 100 miles northeast of Raleigh NC or about 70 miles 
      north-northeast of Rocky Mount NC
    - 36.8N 77.3W
    - Storm Intensity 40 mph
    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 12 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Ophelia is now lifting into southern Virginia, and it
will move slowly northeastward into the Delmarva region on Sunday. The
threat of tropical storm winds across central NC has ended. Only minor
flooding rain impacts are possible this evening in the northeast 
Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain as some light to moderate rain 
persists and flooding lingers from heavy rain that fell earlier. All
rain will lift north of the region tonight.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across the
northeast Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain. Remain well guarded 
against locally hazardous flood waters having further impacts of 
limited potential.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
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.

Be alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which 
may have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts 
and heed any flood watches and warnings.

Be alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered 
with debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have 
been cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover 
the road. Turn around, don't drown!


* 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
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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.

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