IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM EMERGENCY MANAGER DAVID HEGLAR

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 2:08pm

Kure Beach Citizens,

No significant change to guidance on Hurricane Idalia. Note that as of today the Governor has declared a State of Emergency to allow him to authorize higher weights on highways for Farmers to protect their crops.

The Public Works Department is running generators on lift stations and wells, and continuing to inspect/clean as necessary stormwater systems.

Here is the current projections from NC Emergency Management - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/NCEM-Hazardous-Weather-Update--August-29--2023--AM.html?soid=1137130023998&aid=IihWiLMoRvE

Rainfall

  • Heavy rainfall remains the greatest threat to NC, and isolated showers could move in from south to north Wednesday afternoon as the outer rainbands of Idalia start to approach the southeastern corner of the state. Heavier rainfall is expected late Wednesday into early Thursday as Idalia approaches NC, likely near tropical storm strength. Numerous areas of flash flooding will be possible across southeastern NC late Wednesday through Thursday morning, with isolated to scattered flash flooding possible across the Piedmont and Coastal Plain.
  • Generally 5-7” is expected across southern coastal areas, with locally higher totals possible.
  • 3-5” will be possible across northern portions of the coast and the Coastal Plain.
  • 1-3” is forecast across the Piedmont.

Severe Storms

  • The threat for a few tornadoes has increased, and the SPC has placed southeast NC under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe storms Wednesday evening – Thursday. Damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes will be possible with any storm that develops. It is important the remember that tornadoes associated with tropical systems are typically brief but are usually quick to spin up and offer very little lead time.

Wind gusts

  • Outside of storms, winds are expected to ramp up Wednesday night, peaking on Thursday. Gusty winds combined with saturated soils could lead to downed trees and power outages.
  • The strongest gusts of 40-55 mph will be possible along the immediate coast Thursday as Idalia makes its closest approach.
  • Gusts of 25-40 mph will be possible across the Piedmont and Coastal Plain.

Storm Surge

  • Coastal inundation of 1-3’ is possible for areas south of Cape Fear with 1-2’ possible for areas north of Cape Fear. The greatest threat will be across low elevation coastal areas that are prone to tidal flooding, especially during high tide (8 AM/PM on Wednesday and Thursday).
  • While some storm surge inundation is possible during high tides Wednesday night into possibly Thursday morning, significant surge related impacts are not expected at this time. 

Marine Conditions

  • Rough seas and strong winds could also result in moderate beach erosion and dangerous conditions for mariners.

If you have questions or concerns please contact Town Hall at 910-458-8216. For any Emergencies during the storm please utilize 911. 

For additional information please view the previous emergency updates under Town News on the home page. 

 

Very Respectfully,

David W. Heglar, PE

Emergency Manager

Town of Kure Beach

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