Chincoteague-VA 37.93n 75.31w
Sandy-Hook-NJ 40.46n 74.00w
612 am EDT Fri Sep 5 2008
... Tropical storm watch remains in effect...
... New information...
Updated current position of storm.
... Areas affected...
This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in...
the mid Atlantic coastal waters and the lower Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
... Watches/warnings...
No additional hazards are in effect.
... Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Have workable flashlights or portable lanterns and a battery-
powered radio. Have a supply of spare batteries. Use battery-
powered lights instead of candles since fire fighters and
emergency personnel may not be able to reach you during the
hurricane.
... Storm surge and storm tide...
Storm surge flooding of 2 to 4 feet above normal tide
levels... along with large and dangerous battering waves... can be
expected on Saturday along the beaches of Virginia and Maryland.
Coastal flooding will be greatest around the times of high tide
which will occur from around noon until the early afternoon hours
on Saturday.
... Winds...
Sustained tropical storm force winds or gusts are expected to
affect eastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore of Maryland
Saturday morning through Saturday evening... mainly in locations
along the immediate coast.
... Inland flooding...
Rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are expected across portions of
the lower Maryland Eastern Shore and eastern portions of
Virginia... with isolated heavier amounts.
... Next update...
The next Tropical Storm Hanna local statement will be issued by
the National Weather Service in Wakefield VA between 11 am and 12 PM
EDT.
Wamsley