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Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
554 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

NCZ107-242000-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-240924T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.W.0006.240924T1700Z-240925T0000Z/
Inland New Hanover-
554 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...One to two feet 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 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
  Road are likely impassable. In downtown Wilmington, much of
  Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross Street is
  flooded. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess
  and Orange Streets are impassable. Portions of River Road and
  adjacent residential roads, south of River Road Park, may
  become impassable. Flooding of residential areas along River
  Road expands. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek is flooded and
  flooding begins at Old River Road. Flooding of US 421 Truck
  near Carolina Beach Road worsens. US 421 North at USS North
  Carolina Road begins to flood. 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...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/04 PM     6.8        2.1        1.7       N/A    Moderate
 25/04 AM     6.0        1.3        1.6       N/A     Minor
 25/05 PM     6.7        2.0        1.7       N/A     Minor
 26/05 AM     5.9        1.2        1.5       N/A     Minor
 26/05 PM     6.5        1.8        1.7       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ109-242000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.W.0006.240924T1700Z-240925T0000Z/
Inland Brunswick-
554 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...Inland Brunswick County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
  Road are likely impassable. In downtown Wilmington, much of
  Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross Street is
  flooded. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess
  and Orange Streets are impassable. Portions of River Road and
  adjacent residential roads, south of River Road Park, may
  become impassable. Flooding of residential areas along River
  Road expands. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek is flooded and
  flooding begins at Old River Road. Flooding of US 421 Truck
  near Carolina Beach Road worsens. US 421 North at USS North
  Carolina Road begins to flood. 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...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/04 PM     6.8        2.1        1.7       N/A    Moderate
 25/04 AM     6.0        1.3        1.6       N/A     Minor
 25/05 PM     6.7        2.0        1.7       N/A     Minor
 26/05 AM     5.9        1.2        1.5       N/A     Minor
 26/05 PM     6.5        1.8        1.7       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-110-242000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0120.240924T1600Z-240924T2000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
554 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
  Brunswick Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
  Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
  flooding. 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.

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/01 PM     6.3        1.8        1.3        2      Minor
 25/02 AM     5.2        0.7        1.3        2       None
 25/02 PM     6.0        1.5        1.2        2      Minor
 26/02 AM     5.1        0.6        1.4        3       None
 26/03 PM     6.0        1.5        1.4       3-4     Minor

&&

$$

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