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Tropical Storm Watch issued September 25 at 11:03AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NCA Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possiblesomewhere within this area within the next 48 hours* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Georgetown- Murrells Inlet* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 35 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.* STORM SURGE- No storm surge inundation forecast- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little to no stormsurge flooding- PLAN: There is little to no threat of storm surge flooding.Rough surf, coastal erosion, and life-threatening ripcurrents are possible.- PREPARE: Little to no preparations for storm surge floodingare needed.- ACT: Follow the instructions of local officials. Monitorforecasts.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None- Little to no potential impacts from storm surge flooding.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Peak Rainfall Amounts: around 1 inch- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential formoderate flooding rain- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential formoderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescuesare possible.- PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an areavulnerable to flooding.- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to takeaction may result in serious injury or loss of life.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant- Moderate flooding from rainfall may prompt some evacuationsand rescues.- Rivers and streams may rise and overspill their banks in afew places, especially in the typical prone locations.Small creeks and ditches may overflow.- Flood waters may enter some structures. Underpasses,low-lying spots along roadways, and poor drainage areas maybecome submerged by rising water. Some secondary streetsand parking lots may flood as storm drains and retentionponds overflow.- Driving conditions will become hazardous, and some roadclosures can be expected.* TORNADO- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Situation is favorable for tornadoes- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for severaltornadoes- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential forseveral tornadoes with a few possibly intense having largerdamage paths.- PREPARE: Those living in manufactured homes or on boatsshould prepare to relocate to safe shelter before hazardousweather arrives.- ACT: Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornadowarning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant- The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinderpreparedness actions during tropical events.- Tornadoes can rip roofs from homes, destroy mobile homes,cause trees to become snapped or uprooted, flip cars andboats. Dangerous projectiles can add to the damage.- Several places may experience tornado damage with a fewspots of considerable damage, power loss, andcommunications failures.* FOR MORE INFORMATION:- http://www.weather.gov/ilm/tropical- http://ready.gov/hurricanes- http://scemd.org

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