Also: Information on curfews, bridge closures, storm surge and hurricane-related crimes.

Waters may rise well in advance of the arrival of strong winds, according to the National Hurricane Center.

A slow north-northwestward motion is expected to begin the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 3. A turn to the north is forecast by the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 4, followed by a turn to the north-northeast the following morning.

"Water levels could begin to rise well in advance of the arrival of strong winds," the National Hurricane Center warns.

A storm surge of 4-7 feet is expected to affect the Halifax River's water levels.

The storm, a Category 4, is expected to weaken but will still pass northern Florida as at least a Category 3, according to National Hurricane Center projections.

In addition to 6 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, beachside residents are also under curfew from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday.