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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
243 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024

NCZ107-210245-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0050.240520T2300Z-240521T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
243 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
  In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
  flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
  officials for any road closures or impacts.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/09 PM     6.0        1.3        1.4       N/A     Minor
 21/09 AM     5.3        0.6        1.4       N/A      None
 21/09 PM     5.9        1.2        1.2       N/A     Minor
 22/10 AM     4.9        0.2        1.1       N/A      None
 22/10 PM     5.8        1.1        1.0       N/A     Minor
 23/10 AM     4.7        0.0        0.9       N/A      None

&&

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NCZ108-SCZ056-210000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240521T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
243 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
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...Until 8 PM EDT this 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.

&&

$$