This storm has jogged a little more to the left. As of 10:00 (our conference call with NWS), we potentially can receive tropical storm force winds in our area. And up to 4 inches of rain or more.
•Tropical Storm and Hurricane watches have been issued for the Carolinas…see the following link for details: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT4+shtml/250852.shtml?
•A slight shift to the left in the official forecast track has been noted, but worst impacts still expected to remain east of I-95.
•Impacts for the central portion of the state on Saturday will include:
–Occasional heavy rain as the outer bands pass across the area. Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches expect…with localized heavier amounts. Greatest rainfall amounts east of I-95 where greater than 6 inches is possible.
–Strongest winds should also remain east of I-95. However…isolated gusts up to 40 mph can’t be ruled out with the passage of the outer bands
–Greatest risk of flooding will remain across the eastern portion of the state. Localized poor drainage ponding or flooding possible across the central portion of the state with the heavier showers.
•Major marine and coastal impacts expected, including storm surge and coastal flooding, high winds, dangerous surf, and rip currents. For additional details regarding the immediate coastal impacts, please see the briefings from NWS Newport and NWS Wilmington at:
•NWS Newport briefing: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/mhx/downloads/briefings/
•NWS Wilmington briefing: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/ilm/downloads/briefings/
•Confidence Factor: With the slight shift back to the left…it should be noted that central NC residents should not let their guard down…and additional track adjustments…and thus impact adjustments…are still possible…so stay tuned!
Wilson County at this time will continue to monitor the storm.
We will make the decision on Friday as to if or when/where we will open shelters.
We will make the decision on Friday as to whether or not we will open our Emergency Operations Center
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