Critical HLS Hurricane/Tropical Local Statment — Tue Aug 4, 2020 2:45 PM

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Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 30A
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC  AL092020
242 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020

This product covers Eastern West Virginia, Central and Western
Maryland, Northern and Northwestern Virginia, and District of Columbia

**Tropical Storm Isaias Moving off to the Northeast**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Anne Arundel,
      Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Calvert, Charles, District
      of Columbia, Fairfax, King George, Northern Baltimore,
      Northwest Harford, Prince Georges, Prince
      William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Southeast Harford, Southern
      Baltimore, St. Marys, and Stafford

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 140 miles northeast of Baltimore MD
    - 40.9N 75.1W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 40 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Isaias is currently located over southern New York, and
quickly moving off to the northeast. Gusty winds up to 25 knots remain
possible over the Chesapeake Bay for the next couple of hours.

Moderate coastal flooding is likely along the western shores of the
Chesapeake Bay and at Washington DC Southwest Waterfront today. Minor
coastal flooding is likely along other tidal waters.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
along the tidal Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. Remain well away
from locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts. If
realized, these impacts include:
    - 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
If encountering a flooded roadway, turn around and don`t drown. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.

* 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
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC around 530 PM EDT, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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