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POPE GOES INTO HURCON 4

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  • By 43rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. --  The 43rd Airlift Wing Commander has ordered Pope Air Force Base into Hurricane Condition 4 due to the approach of Tropical Storm Hanna. Hurricane Condition 4 means winds in excess of 58 mph are forecast to reach the area within 72 hours. 

Due to the forecasted path of Hanna, base officials do not expect the hurricane condition to increase at this time but base residents should be prepared in case the path changes. 

The current forecast calls for Pope to receive winds in excess of 30 knots Friday night through Saturday morning, with maximum winds of 41 knots around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. Hanna could also cause tornado activity in the area as well. 

Pope residents should ensure they have canned food, bottled water, batteries for flashlights and radios , and any necessary medicines in place before the storm's arrival. 

They should also begin storing any loose items inside their house or garage to prevent them from becoming projectiles during high wind conditions. 

Stayed tuned to local media outlets for storm updates. 

Please call the Pope AFB Public Affairs office at (910) 394-4183 with any questions.