000 WTUS82 KILM 020920 HLSILM NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-021730- Tropical Storm Colin Local Statement Advisory Number 1 National Weather Service Wilmington NC AL032022 520 AM EDT Sat Jul 2 2022 This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina **TROPICAL STORM COLIN FORMS NEAR THE SOUTH CAROLINA COAST** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Coastal New Hanover, and Coastal Pender * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Coastal New Hanover, and Coastal Pender * STORM INFORMATION: - About 120 miles southwest of Wilmington NC or about 50 miles southwest of Myrtle Beach SC - 33.2N 79.5W - Storm Intensity 40 mph - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 8 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Colin has formed off the South Carolina coast. Colin is forecasted to slide northeast along the South Carolina then North Carolina coastline today into this evening. The main impacts will be moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds, especially along the coast. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. Potential impacts include: - Localized flooding from rainfall may occur, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some rivers and creeks may rise as a result of the rain. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may overflow in some locations. - Several storm drains and retention ponds may become full and begin to overflow. Some brief road closures are possible. * WIND: Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across areas close to the coast. Potential impacts in this area include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes is possible. Unsecured lightweight objects may be blown about. - Some large limbs may break from trees. A few shallow rooted or weak trees may snap or be knocked down. Some fences and roadway signs damaged. - A few roads may become impassable due to debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded locations. Hazardous driving conditions are possible, especially for high profile vehicles on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages are possible. Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Closely monitor NOAA Weather radio or other local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. * 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 Wilmington NC around 11 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. $$