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My Location: Charleston, WV
Current Time: 10:23:02 PM EDT
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| Type | Tropical Cyclone Statement |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement |
| Issued By | NWS Morristown TN | |
| Issuing Time | Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:12:00 PDT | |
| Broadcast Time | Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:12:00 PDT | |
| Valid Until | Thu, 26 Sep 2024 22:15:00 PDT | |
| Brief Description | Tropical Cyclone Statement | |
| Detailed Description | HLSMRX This product covers East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, And Extreme Southwest North Carolina **HELENE TO BRING SIGNIFICANT FLOODING AND DAMAGING WIND GUSTS TO THE WESTERN CAROLINAS AND SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Cherokee and Clay * STORM INFORMATION: - About 490 miles south of Chattanooga TN or about 560 miles south of Knoxville TN - 27.9N 84.6W - Storm Intensity 125 mph - Movement North-northeast or 25 degrees at 23 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Major Hurricane Helene is located west of Tampa, FL over the Gulf of Mexico this afternoon and is rapidly intensify prior to landfall along the Florida panhandle this evening. The flooding risk continues across the Tennessee Valley and Southern Appalachians. Major flooding is forecast to occur for the French Broad and Pigeon Rivers. Other rivers and stream across the area are experiencing high streamflows and minor flooding. The wind risk continues to increase, and this is forecast to be the strongest tropical remnants to impact our region in decades. Strong wind gusts will increase late tonight into Friday morning as the remnants of Helene move into the Southern Appalachians. These strong wind gusts will likely result in widespread downed trees and power outages across the region. Prepare for the potential of extended power outages. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across southwest North Carolina. Potential impacts in this area 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. Several fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines. * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible devastating impacts across southwest North Carolina. Potential impacts include: - Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become raging rivers. In mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage down valleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * TORNADOES: Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across southwest North Carolina. Potential impacts include: - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and boats pulled from moorings. Elsewhere across East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, And Extreme Southwest North Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding. Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly ventilated area. It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter. If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay attention for instructions from local authorities. 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! If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of strong winds or flooding. 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 Morristown TN around 11 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. |
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