Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
917 WHUS42 KILM 270232 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1032 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 SCZ054-056-271200- /O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0125.240927T0700Z-240927T1000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.240927T0400Z-240928T0400Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0032.240927T1000Z-240928T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 1032 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/04 AM 7.0 1.4 2.2 6-8 Minor 27/05 PM 5.9 0.3 0.4 5-7 None 28/05 AM 5.1 -0.5 0.2 3-4 None 28/05 PM 5.9 0.3 0.4 3 None 29/06 AM 5.6 0.0 0.5 2 None 29/06 PM 6.1 0.5 0.6 2 None && $$ NCZ107-109-271200- /O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0125.240927T0800Z-240927T1400Z/ Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick- 1032 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington and Inland Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, several blocks of Water Street observe shallow flooding from one half to one foot in depth. The low-lying areas along River Road and adjacent residential roads, south of River Road Park, will begin to flood. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek may begin to flood. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Cape Fear River at Wilmington MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/06 AM 6.4 1.7 1.9 N/A Minor 27/06 PM 6.4 1.7 1.6 N/A Minor 28/07 AM 5.7 1.0 1.1 N/A Minor 28/07 PM 5.9 1.2 1.0 N/A Minor 29/08 AM 5.8 1.1 1.1 N/A Minor 29/08 PM 6.2 1.5 1.2 N/A Minor && $$ NCZ106-108-110-271200- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.240927T0400Z-240928T0400Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0032.240927T1000Z-240928T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- 1032 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$