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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
319 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

NCZ107-109-210330-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0114.240921T0200Z-240921T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
319 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* 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 and Inland Brunswick Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
  Road may become impassable. In downtown Wilmington, flooding
  expands on Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross
  Street. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess
  and Orange Streets may become impassable. Flooding worsens on
  the lowest spots of River Road and adjacent residential roads,
  south of River Road Park. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek
  may be flooded. Highway 421 Truck near Carolina Beach 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...

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/12 AM     6.6        1.9        1.6       N/A     Minor
 21/01 PM     7.0        2.3        1.6       N/A    Moderate
 22/01 AM     6.3        1.6        1.6       N/A     Minor
 22/02 PM     6.9        2.2        1.6       N/A    Moderate
 23/02 AM     6.2        1.5        1.6       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-110-210330-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0114.240921T0100Z-240921T0400Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
319 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* 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 9 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.

* 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 PM     6.3        1.8        1.4       2-3     Minor
 21/11 AM     6.8        2.3        1.3        3      Minor
 21/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.3        2       None
 22/11 AM     6.6        2.1        1.2        2      Minor
 23/12 AM     5.5        1.0        1.2        2       None
 23/12 PM     6.4        1.9        1.2        2      Minor

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-210300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0114.240921T0100Z-240921T0300Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
319 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM to 11 PM EDT this 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.

* 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 PM     7.2        1.6        1.2        2      Minor
 21/11 AM     7.9        2.3        1.2        2      Minor
 21/11 PM     6.8        1.2        1.2        2       None
 22/11 AM     7.5        1.9        1.1        2      Minor
 23/12 AM     6.2        0.6        1.0        2       None
 23/01 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0        2      Minor

&&

$$