Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
781 WHUS42 KMHX 211937 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 337 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 NCZ203-205-220745- /O.EXT.KMHX.CF.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-240924T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0067.000000T0000Z-240922T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island- 337 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM 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. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Up 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * 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 5 PM this evening. 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Duck NC MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/11 PM 5.4 1.7 1.7 4 None 22/11 AM 6.4 2.7 1.9 4 Moderate 23/12 AM 5.5 1.8 2.1 3-4 Minor 23/12 PM 6.4 2.7 2.1 4 Moderate 24/01 AM 5.2 1.5 2.0 4-5 None 24/01 PM 5.8 2.1 1.8 4 Minor Oregon Inlet NC MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/11 PM 2.8 2.2 1.5 1 None 22/12 PM 3.1 2.5 1.6 1 Minor 23/12 AM 2.8 2.2 1.6 1-2 None 23/01 PM 3.2 2.6 1.7 1 Minor 24/02 AM 2.9 2.3 1.7 1 None Coast Guard Hatteras NC MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/11 PM 2.2 1.0 1.6 1 None 22/11 AM 2.5 1.3 1.8 1 Minor 23/12 AM 2.4 1.2 1.8 2 None 23/12 PM 2.6 1.4 1.9 2 Minor 24/02 AM 2.5 1.3 1.9 1-2 Minor 24/01 PM 2.6 1.4 1.9 1 Minor && $$ NCZ195-196-199-204-220745- /O.EXT.KMHX.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240924T0600Z/ West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island- 337 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM 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, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Up 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/11 PM 4.9 -0.9 1.3 1 None 22/12 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.4 1 Moderate 23/12 AM 4.9 -0.9 1.5 1 None 23/01 PM 5.8 0.0 1.6 1 Moderate 24/01 AM 4.9 -0.9 1.7 1 None Ocracoke Inlet NC MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/12 AM 2.6 1.5 1.6 1 None 22/12 PM 3.0 1.9 1.7 1 Minor 23/12 AM 2.7 1.6 1.7 2 None 23/12 PM 3.1 2.0 1.9 2 Minor 24/01 AM 2.8 1.7 1.8 1-2 None 24/01 PM 3.0 1.9 1.9 1 Minor && $$ Heden