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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
811 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024

NCZ107-200300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-240520T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
811 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
  low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
  depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
  observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
  average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
  flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
  other factors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/08 PM     5.9        1.2        1.4       N/A     Minor
 20/08 AM     5.3        0.6        1.4       N/A      None
 20/09 PM     6.1        1.4        1.5       N/A     Minor
 21/09 AM     5.3        0.6        1.4       N/A      None
 21/09 PM     6.1        1.4        1.4       N/A     Minor
 22/09 AM     5.0        0.3        1.2       N/A      None

&&

$$

NCZ108-SCZ056-200815-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0009.240520T1000Z-240521T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
811 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents for the beaches of New Hanover
  County.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In
  South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into
  rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may
  sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to
  shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.

&&

$$

ABW