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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
158 AM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

NCZ107-109-201500-
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Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
158 AM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
  to 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday
  morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...US 421 North at USS North Carolina Road is flooded
  with about one half foot of water. River Road about a quarter
  mile south of The Cape Boulevard may be impassable and
  residential roads on each side of River Road south of River
  Road Park experience minor flooding. Water Street is flooded
  from Red Cross Street to Orange Street with depths over a foot
  south of Market Street. Flooding worsens on Point Harbor Road,
  US 421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road, Route 133 at Little
  Mallory Creek, and Old River Road at Route 133.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/12 PM     7.1        2.4        1.6       N/A    Moderate
 21/12 AM     6.7        2.0        1.7       N/A     Minor
 21/01 PM     7.0        2.3        1.6       N/A    Moderate
 22/01 AM     6.4        1.7        1.7       N/A     Minor
 22/02 PM     6.9        2.2        1.6       N/A    Moderate

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-110-201500-
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
158 AM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Up to one 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...During the high tide cycles Thursday evening and Friday
  morning.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/10 AM     6.8        2.3        1.2        2      Minor
 20/10 PM     6.4        1.9        1.5        3      Minor
 21/10 AM     6.8        2.3        1.3        3      Minor
 21/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.3        3       None
 22/11 AM     6.6        2.1        1.2        2      Minor

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-201500-
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
158 AM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...During the high tide cycles Thursday evening and Friday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
  creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Some roads may
  become impassable. Check with local officials for the latest
  information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures.

* 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/10 AM     8.1        2.5        1.2       1-2     Minor
 20/10 PM     7.4        1.8        1.4        2      Minor
 21/11 AM     8.1        2.5        1.4        2      Minor
 21/11 PM     6.9        1.3        1.3        2       None
 22/11 AM     7.6        2.0        1.2        2      Minor

&&

$$