HURRICANE DORIAN - SEPTEMBER 4 - MORNING UPDATE

Since the National Hurricane Center track prediction continues to take Hurricane Dorian dangerously close to the southeast U.S. coast, North Myrtle Beach residents should remain alert to the possibility of experiencing destructive winds, flooding rains, and life-threatening storm surges.
 
KEY POINTS FOR NORTH MYRTLE BEACH:

-- The timeline for the hurricane track as it approaches North Myrtle Beach has slowed. Given its current course, we would see rain bands and some wind gusts later today with sustained tropical storm force winds projected to move in on Thursday morning instead of late today (Wednesday).

-- Rainfall predictions for our area have moved up closer to 10-inches with localized spots receiving up to 15-inches. That is a lot of rain in a comparatively short period of time. Please stay off the roads.

-- At this time, the storm surge forecast mirrors a Matthew-level surge for the high tide cycles on Thursday, the first of which occurs at about 1:30 pm. If you live in Cherry Grove and other low-lying areas of the city, it would be smart to complete your storm preparations and evacuate.

-- There is an increased chance for hurricane force winds for a short period of time Thursday night into late night hours.

-- Remember, Myrtle Beach is situated in the center of a crescent but North Myrtle Beach juts out more into the ocean. That is why hurricanes impact us differently at times than they do our neighbors to the south, especially when a hurricane that is already close to the coastline takes a slight jog to the west, as this one still can.

-- Monitor this hurricane.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC):

-- The City's EOC is staffed and operating.

-- Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies only.

-- For information, explanations or to report something, call 843-280-5511, the number for the City's Dispatch Center, staffed by multiple employees.

CITY HALL:

-- City Hall is open today.

SANITATION SERVICES:

-- As announced yesterday, collections occur normally today. We are reviewing projected Thursday morning wind speeds and will make an announcement regarding Thursday pick up soon.

BAREFOOT SWING BRIDGE:

-- With U.S. Coast Guard approval, the City-owned and operated Barefoot Swing Bridge is now locked into position for motor vehicle traffic only. It will not open to boat traffic until the hurricane has passed.

MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER IN EFFECT:

-- Remember, the Governor has issued a mandatory evacuation order for Zone "A" in Horry County, including North Myrtle Beach.

For more information on emergency preparedness in South Carolina, visit https://www.scemd.org

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