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Hurricane Ian Local Statement Advisory Number 31National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC AL092022509 AM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022
This product covers the western Carolinas and NE Georgia
STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN EXPECTED TO IMPACT PARTS OF THE PIEDMONT OF THE CAROLINAS FROM EARLY THIS MORNING ONWARD
NEW INFORMATION
CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
None
CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Cabarrus, Catawba,Chester, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan,Union NC, and York
STORM INFORMATION:
About 320 miles south-southeast of Charlotte NC or about 340miles south-southeast of Greenville/Spartanburg SC
30.8N 79.1W
Storm Intensity 85 mph
Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 9 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
Hurricane Ian, a category 1 storm, will make landfall again on theSouth Carolina coast this afternoon. It will track north northwestacross the Carolinas, weakening to a tropical storm tonight,eventually moving north into Virginia on Saturday. Strong and gustywinds will be widespread around the region throughout the day, butpeaking this afternoon. Heavy rainfall is expected mainly thisafternoon and evening, and may cause localized flash flooding. Theflood threat will primarily affect the North Carolina Piedmont,northern North Carolina mountains, and eastern Upstate.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
WIND:Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impactsacross I-77 corridor and ridgetops in the Carolina mountains. Potentialimpacts in this area include:
Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damageto porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildingsexperiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobilehomes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweightobjects become dangerous projectiles.
Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greaternumbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Severalfences and roadway signs blown over.
Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urbanor heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and accessroutes impassable.
Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalentin areas with above ground lines.
Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impactsacross the remainder of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia.
FLOODING RAIN:Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possibleextensive impacts across the western Carolinas east of I-26 as well asthe mountains of western North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Escarpment.Potential impacts include:
Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks inmultiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, andditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys whileincreasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Floodcontrol systems and barriers may become stressed.
Flood waters can enter many structures within multiplecommunities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washedaway. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water withunderpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life andproperty in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in asafe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.
It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during anemergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.
Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-pronearea, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a floodedroadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outletsfor official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changesto the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weatherwarnings.
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
The next local statement will be issued by the National WeatherService in Greenville-Spartanburg SC around 11 AM EDT, or sooner ifconditions warrant.
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