Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
200 WHUS42 KMHX 231927 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 327 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024 NCZ203-205-240730- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-240924T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0069.000000T0000Z-240924T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island- 327 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage, mainly around the times of high tide. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Ocean overwash may continue to impact portions of NC-12, mainly around times of high tide. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 7 PM this evening and 7 AM Tuesday. 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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. && $$ NCZ195-196-199-204-240730- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240924T2100Z/ West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island- 327 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas in North Topsail Beach, along the lower New River, White Oak River, Bogue and Core Sounds, areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront may experience shallow flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Beaufort Marine Lab NC MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/01 AM 4.6 -1.2 1.4 1 None 24/02 PM 5.3 -0.5 1.3 1 Minor 25/02 AM 4.3 -1.5 1.2 1 None 25/03 PM 4.9 -0.9 1.1 1 None 26/03 AM 4.1 -1.7 1.1 1 None && $$