Alert: Storm Surge Warning issued February 22 at 3:05PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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Event: Storm Surge Warning
Sender Name: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Issued: 2017-03-31T12:11:32-04:00
Expires: 2017-03-31T13:11:32-04:00
WEA Text: NWS: Life-threatening storm surge danger. Check for possible evacuation orders.
Description: A Hurricane Warning means Hurricane wind conditions are expected
somewhere within this area and within the next 36 hours

A Storm Surge Warning means life-threatening inundation levels are
expected somewhere within this area and within the next 36 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
– Ocracoke

* WIND
– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Cat 1 Hurricane force wind
– Peak Wind Forecast: 75-95 mph with gusts to 115 mph
– Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Friday evening until
early Sunday morning
– Window for Hurricane force winds: Saturday morning until
early Sunday morning

– CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Extreme
– The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
– Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for
major hurricane force wind greater than 110 mph of
equivalent Category 3 intensity or higher.
– To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of
devastating to catastrophic wind impacts. Remaining efforts
to secure properties should now be brought to completion.
– Extremely dangerous and life-threatening wind is possible.
Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury,
loss of life, or immense human suffering. Move to safe
shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.

– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic
– Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete
roof and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile
homes. Damage greatly accentuated by large airborne
projectiles. Locations may be uninhabitable for weeks or
months.
– Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences
and roadway signs blown over.
– Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within
urban or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways,
and access routes impassable.
– Widespread power and communications outages.

* STORM SURGE
– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
– Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
– Window of concern: Begins early Friday afternoon

– CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Elevated
– The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
– Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for peak
storm surge flooding of greater than 1 foot above ground.
– To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited storm
surge flooding impacts. Efforts should now be brought to
completion before conditions deteriorate.
– Localized inundation is possible. Follow the instructions
of local officials. Consider voluntary evacuation if
recommended. Leave immediately if evacuation orders are
issued.

– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
– Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
– Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become
overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous
in places where surge water covers the road.
– Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes,
mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
– Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks,
boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from
moorings.

* FLOODING RAIN
– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
– Peak Rainfall Amounts: 4-8 inches, with locally higher
amounts

– CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Moderate
– The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
– Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for
moderate flooding where peak rainfall totals notably exceed
amounts conducive for flash flooding and rapid inundation.
Rescues and emergency evacuations are possible.
– To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of
significant flooding rain impacts.
– Dangerous flooding is possible. Failure to take action may
result in serious injury or loss of life. If flood related
watches and warnings are issued, heed recommended actions.

– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
– Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations
and rescues.
– Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with
swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,
especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams,
creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches overflow.
– Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken
foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas
of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and
poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on
moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.
Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge
closures.

* TORNADO
– LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
– Situation is favorable for tornadoes

– CURRENT THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY: Moderate
– The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
– When implementing emergency plans, include should include a
reasonable threat for scattered tornadoes.
– To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of
significant tornado impacts.
– Listen for tornado watches and warnings. Be ready to
shelter quickly if a tornado approaches.

– POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
– The occurrence of scattered tornadoes can hinder the
execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
– Several places may experience tornado damage with a few
spots of considerable damage, power loss, and
communications failures.
– Locations could realize roofs torn off frame houses, mobile
homes demolished, boxcars overturned, large trees snapped
or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and small boats tossed
about. Dangerous projectiles can add to the toll.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
– http://ready.gov/hurricanes
– http://www.weather.gov/mhx/Tropical
Instruction:

Link to more Info: http://www.weather.gov
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Extreme
Certainty: Likely
Categories: Met,
Area Description: Outer Banks Hyde

Message Identifier: NWS-IDP-DEV-2247788-21124552017231121132
CAP MessageType: Alert
Added note: – IPAWS Test