The 11 a.m. advisory from the National Weather Service indicates slight weakening of winds in Dorian, but the storm remains Cat 3 as it approaches N.C.
Winds should begin to increase in this area soon, getting strongest late this afternoon and tonight. We remain under a tropical storm warning. Winds are expected in the 25-35 mp range with gusts to 50 mph
Damage prospects: "- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees
are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown
over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within
urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.
Rain expected up to 4 inches.
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