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Newport/Morehead City, North Carolina
Wind Impact
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Wind Impacts Definitions
Read this office's detailed Hurricane Local Statement
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| Low |
Prepare for the likelihood of minor wind damage, primarily to shrubbery, trees, and loose objects. A few older and weaker trees blown down. Isolated power outages possible. |
| Moderate |
Prepare for the likelihood of moderate damage with large branches and trees blown down. Some structural damage to buildings.
Significant power outages likely. Wind-blown debris will block some roadways.
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| High |
Prepare for the likelihood of many trees and power lines down or damaged. Widespread power outages for an extended duration. Major damage to well constructed buildings is possible. Destruction of some poorly constructed buildings is likely Wind-blown debris will make many roadways impassable. |
| Extreme |
Prepare for
the likelihood of most to all trees and power lines down or damaged. Expect
extreme to possibly complete destruction of poorly-constructed buildings
and the likelihood of major damage to well-constructed buildings, to include
roofs blown off. Most roads impassable due to wind blown debris. |
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