Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
859 WHUS42 KMHX 230019 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 819 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024 NCZ203-205-231230- /O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0068.000000T0000Z-240923T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0069.240923T1200Z-240924T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-240924T2100Z/ Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island- 819 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Monday through Monday 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. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * 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 6:00 AM Monday. 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. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/12 AM 5.2 1.5 1.8 4 None 23/12 PM 6.0 2.3 1.7 4-5 Moderate 24/12 AM 4.7 1.0 1.6 5 None 24/01 PM 5.3 1.6 1.3 5 None 25/02 AM 4.3 0.6 1.3 5 None && $$ NCZ195-196-199-204-231230- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240924T2100Z/ West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island- 819 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...1 to 2 feet 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 5 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/12 AM 4.9 -0.9 1.5 1 None 23/01 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.5 1 Moderate 24/01 AM 4.8 -1.0 1.6 1 None 24/01 PM 5.4 -0.4 1.6 1 Minor 25/02 AM 4.5 -1.3 1.4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/12 AM 2.6 1.5 1.6 1 None 23/01 PM 3.0 1.9 1.7 1 Minor 24/01 AM 2.7 1.6 1.7 1 None 24/02 PM 2.9 1.8 1.7 1 None 25/02 AM 2.6 1.5 1.7 1 None && $$