Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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WHUS42 KILM 221836
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
236 PM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024

NCZ107-230400-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0040.240423T0100Z-240423T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
236 PM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* 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...From 9 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
  Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
  begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
  south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/10 PM     5.6        0.9        0.8       N/A     Minor
 23/10 AM     4.9        0.2        0.7       N/A      None
 23/10 PM     5.4        0.7        0.6       N/A      None
 24/11 AM     4.4       -0.3        0.3       N/A      None
 24/11 PM     5.0        0.3        0.2       N/A      None
 25/11 AM     4.4       -0.3        0.4       N/A      None

&&

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NCZ106-108-SCZ056-230000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240423T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
236 PM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024

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

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. Moderate Risk of
  rip currents for just the New Hanover and Georgetown County
  Beaches.

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

&&

$$