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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
820 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

NCZ107-270800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0056.240527T0300Z-240527T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
820 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one half 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...Until 4 AM EDT Monday.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/12 AM     5.8        1.1        1.0       N/A     Minor
 27/01 PM     4.8        0.1        1.0       N/A      None
 28/02 AM     5.6        0.9        0.9       N/A     Minor
 28/01 PM     4.5       -0.2        0.7       N/A      None
 29/02 AM     5.4        0.7        0.8       N/A      None
 29/03 PM     4.8        0.1        0.8       N/A      None

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-270800-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0010.240527T1000Z-240528T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
820 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

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

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
  Hanover Counties. 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.

&&

$$

IGB