Last Updated on September 25, 2024 11:32 am
NCZ033-252330-/O.NEW.KGSP.TR.A.1009.240925T1527Z-000000T0000Z/Avery-1127 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024
…TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT…
A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possiblesomewhere within this area within the next 48 hours
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED– Banner Elk
* WIND– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind– Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 60 mph
– THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph– PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropicalstorm force. Conditions may still be gusty.– PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to guard againsttropical winds at this time.– ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change.
– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None– Little to no potential impacts from wind.
* FLOODING RAIN– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect– Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 8-12 inches, with locallyhigher amounts
– THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for majorflooding rain– PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential formajor flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues arelikely.– PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especiallyif you are in an area vulnerable to flooding.– ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to takeaction will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.
– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive– Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations andrescues.– Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks inmultiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos,and ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas,destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys whileincreasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides.Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed.– Flood waters can enter many structures within multiplecommunities, some structures becoming uninhabitable orwashed away. Many places where flood waters may coverescape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers ofmoving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditionsbecome dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with someweakened or washed out.
* TORNADO– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:– Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes
– THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a fewtornadoes– PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for afew tornadoes.– PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable totornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter beforehazardous weather arrives.– ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelterquickly.
– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited– The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder theexecution of emergency plans during tropical events.– A few places may experience tornado damage, along withpower and communications disruptions.– Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations oroverturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blownoff roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:– https://readync.org
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