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Other Weather Alerts |
| Type |
Tropical Cyclone Statement |
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| Issued By |
NWS Charleston SC |
| Issuing Time |
Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:15:00 PDT |
| Broadcast Time |
Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:15:00 PDT |
| Valid Until |
Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:15:00 PDT |
| Brief Description |
Tropical Cyclone Statement |
| Detailed Description |
HLSCHS This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia **CONSIDERABLE FLOODING CONTINUES ACROSS MUCH OF SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA AND SOUTHEAST GEORGIA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Inland Colleton, and Inland Jasper * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Charleston, Dorchester, Inland Berkeley, and Tidal Berkeley * STORM INFORMATION: - About 30 miles east-northeast of Charleston SC or about 110 miles east-northeast of Savannah GA - 32.9N 79.5W - Storm Intensity 60 mph - Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 3 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Considerable flooding continues as Tropical Storm Debby slowly moves away from the area through Thursday. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches is forecast over Southeast South Carolina with an inch or less across Southeast Georgia before Debby pulls away from the area. This rainfall could exacerbate ongoing flooding and potentially cause additional flash flooding. Tropical Storm Debby is is expected to make landfall near Cape Romain tonight, the continue to move slowly northwestward Thursday. Tropical storm force winds remain possible across the Charleston Tri- County area, with the threat expected to decrease through the early morning hours. Additionally, there will be an extended period of major flooding along larger main stem rivers that will continue well after Debby moves away from the region. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across southeast South Caroline. Remain well guarded against life-threatening flood waters having additional devastating impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Extreme rainfall flooding could prompt widespread rescues. As event unfolds, rescues could become impossible. - Rivers and tributaries could overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become raging rivers with strong currents. Flood control systems and barriers could become stressed or overwhelmed. - Flood waters will enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Flood waters could render escape routes impassable. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become impossible and life threatening. Widespread road and bridge closures with most weakened or washed out. - Drinking water and sewer services could be negatively impacted. - Hazardous containers and materials could possibly be present in flood waters. * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across the Charleston Tri-County area. Remain well sheltered from dangerous wind having possible significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles. - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges and access routes impassable. - Travel by vehicle or on foot increasingly difficult. Danger of death or injury from falling objects such as trees or electric wires outside. - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines, which could persist for hours or days. - Some poorly secured small craft could break loose from their moorings. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and check- ins. Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown! Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings. * 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 Weather Service in Charleston SC around 6 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. |
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| Region |
Alert |
| North Carolina |
Tornado Warning (7)
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| North Carolina |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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| Wyoming |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning (3)
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| South Carolina |
Flash Flood Warning (3)
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| North Carolina,South Carolina |
Flash Flood Warning (9)
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| Arizona |
Flash Flood Warning (2)
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| Georgia |
Flash Flood Warning
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| Alaska |
Flood Warning
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| South Carolina |
Flood Warning (25)
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| Georgia,South Carolina |
Flood Warning (42)
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| Florida |
Flood Warning (26)
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| North Carolina |
Flood Warning (16)
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| Michigan |
Flood Warning
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| Virginia |
Flood Warning (10)
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| Louisiana,Texas |
Flood Warning (2)
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| Coastal South Carolina,Coastal South Carolina-Georgia |
Hurricane Local Statement (13)
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| North Carolina |
Hurricane Local Statement (7)
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| Coastal North Carolina,Coastal North Carolina-South Carolina,Coastal South Carolina |
Hurricane Local Statement (2)
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| Coastal South Carolina,Coastal South Carolina-Georgia |
Hurricane Local Statement
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| Montana |
Lakeshore Warning or Statement
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| Alabama,Florida |
Public Severe Weather Alert (5)
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| Washington |
Public Severe Weather Alert (2)
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| Louisiana,Texas |
Public Severe Weather Alert (14)
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| Arkansas,Louisiana,Oklahoma,Texas |
Public Severe Weather Alert (8)
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| California |
Public Severe Weather Alert (2)
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| New Mexico,Texas |
Public Severe Weather Alert
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| Coastal California-Oregon |
Public Severe Weather Alert
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| Coastal Oregon-California |
Public Severe Weather Alert
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| Alaska |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (4)
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| Maryland |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement
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| North Carolina |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (10)
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| South Carolina |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement
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| Georgia,South Carolina |
Flood Statement (3)
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| Alaska |
Flood Statement
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| North Carolina |
Flood Statement (9)
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| Pennsylvania |
Flood Statement
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| West Virginia |
Flood Statement (2)
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| Virginia |
Flood Statement (4)
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| Maryland,Virginia,West Virginia |
Flood Statement
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| New Mexico |
Flood Statement
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| Alaska |
Special Weather Statement
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| Kansas |
Special Weather Statement (2)
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| Wyoming |
Special Weather Statement
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| Washington |
Air Stagnation Advisory (7)
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| Arizona |
Air Stagnation Advisory
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| Oregon |
Air Stagnation Advisory (12)
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| Idaho |
Air Stagnation Advisory (5)
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| Nevada |
Air Stagnation Advisory
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| Oklahoma |
Air Stagnation Advisory (3)
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| Texas |
Air Stagnation Advisory (6)
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| South Carolina |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement
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| Chesapeake Bay,Tidal Potomac (Maryland),Coastal Atlantic (south to NC) |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement (27)
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| Alaska |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement
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| North Carolina |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement (2)
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| Oregon |
Red Flag Warning (2)
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| Coastal Georgia |
Marine Weather Statement (4)
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| Chesapeake Bay,Tidal Potomac (Maryland),Coastal Atlantic (south to NC) |
Marine Weather Statement (25)
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| South Carolina |
Marine Weather Statement (2)
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| Coastal Florida |
Marine Weather Statement (3)
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| Coastal Florida-Georgia |
Marine Weather Statement
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| New York |
Marine Weather Statement
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| Lake Erie |
Marine Weather Statement (2)
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| Lake Erie |
Marine Weather Statement
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| North Carolina,Virginia |
Marine Weather Statement (10)
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| Ohio |
Marine Weather Statement (4)
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| Pennsylvania |
Marine Weather Statement (2)
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| Lake Superior - Michigan |
Marine Weather Statement
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| Lake Superior - Michigan |
Marine Weather Statement
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| Lake Superior - Wisconsin,Lake Superior - Michigan |
Marine Weather Statement
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| Coastal North Carolina |
Marine Weather Statement (2)
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