Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
450 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024
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Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
450 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 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
and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 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, 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. 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 7 AM today.
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.
&&
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West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
450 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one 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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/02 PM 5.3 -0.5 1.3 1 Minor
25/02 AM 4.3 -1.5 1.2 1 None
25/03 PM 4.9 -0.9 1.1 1 None
26/03 AM 4.2 -1.6 1.2 1 None
26/04 PM 4.8 -1.0 1.1 1 None
&&
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Ocracoke Island-
450 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet 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 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, 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.
&&
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Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
450 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one to two feet 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, and adjacent tidal creeks, and 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NWS Employee reported multiple roads
closed in Belhaven on 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.
&&
$$
Martin