Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
756 WHUS42 KMHX 250905 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 505 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 NCZ203-205-252245- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-240925T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0071.000000T0000Z-240926T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island- 505 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occured at 8 AM and 8 PM. 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. && $$ NCZ195-196-199-252100- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240925T2100Z/ West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow- 505 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas in North Topsail Beach, along the lower New River, White Oak River, Bogue and Core Sounds, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ NCZ204-252100- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240925T2100Z/ Ocracoke Island- 505 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low 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. 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. && $$ NCZ080-094-194-252100- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240925T2100Z/ Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven- 505 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower Neuse Rivers, areas along the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$