Potential Tropical Cyclone Ten  Still no Irma at 5am update, but some strengthening expected||
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Date: 2017-08-28

Potential Tropical Cyclone Ten: Still no Irma at 5am update, but some strengthening expected
Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Jones, Hyde, Onslow, Dare, Pamlico, Tyrrell, Washington counties until further notice.
As of 5am Monday, Potential Tropical Storm #10 was located at 30.3N, 81.0W, or about 400 miles SW of the Crystal Coast. The storm was holding stationary just off the Georgia coast. The storm is expected to begin tracking along the southeast coast Monday afternoon into Tuesday before headed out to sea Tuesday night. The forecast track puts North Carolina coastal communities at the greatest risk for heavy rain and gusty winds Monday night through Tuesday afternoon. Increased wave heights will be felt through midday Wednesday.

Even if the storm is not named, impacts will still be felt along our coast. The next name on the list is Irma.

​Impacts
Timing:
Coastal showers associated with the low will arrive as early as Monday morning. The heaviest rain and strongest winds will occur starting Monday night and through midday Tuesday. System exits the area by Tuesday evening.

Rainfall:
Coastal locations can expect the possibility of 2 to 5+ inches of rainfall while further inland, rainfall will likely range from 1 to 2 inches. The nature of this low pressure system will result in a sharp west to east cutoff between heavy rain and very little rain. The coast will see the rain start as early as Monday morning while inland areas won't see the heavy rain until late Monday into Tuesday.

Winds:
Coastal winds will peak on Tuesday morning, gusting between 25 and 50 mph from the east. Winds will eventually shift to the north Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Severe Weather Threat:
An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out along the coast, but the overall threat is low.