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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
322 PM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024

NCZ107-100300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0037.240410T0100Z-240410T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
322 PM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* 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 9 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/11 PM     6.0        1.3        0.4       N/A     Minor
 10/12 PM     5.2        0.5        0.5       N/A      None
 11/12 AM     6.1        1.4        0.6       N/A     Minor
 11/12 PM     5.2        0.5        0.8       N/A      None
 12/12 AM     6.4        1.7        1.3       N/A     Minor
 12/01 PM     4.3       -0.4        0.0       N/A      None

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-100300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0037.240410T0000Z-240410T0300Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
322 PM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
  creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
  officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
  impacts and closures.

* 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.

Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/09 PM     7.1        1.5        0.4        1      Minor
 10/09 AM     6.0        0.4        0.5       1-2      None
 10/10 PM     7.2        1.6        0.7       2-3     Minor
 11/10 AM     6.0        0.4        0.9       4-5      None
 11/10 PM     7.0        1.4        1.0       6-7     Minor
 12/11 AM     3.4       -2.2       -1.3        4       None

&&

$$