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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
320 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

NCZ107-120330-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0039.240412T0300Z-240412T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
320 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
  In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
  flooding up to one half foot in depth. 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 12/01 AM     6.0        1.3        0.7       N/A     Minor
 12/01 PM     4.4       -0.3        0.1       N/A      None
 13/02 AM     4.6       -0.1       -0.4       N/A      None
 13/02 PM     3.6       -1.1       -0.5       N/A      None
 14/03 AM     4.4       -0.3       -0.4       N/A      None

&&

$$

NCZ110-SCZ054-120330-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T1500Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
320 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
  Carolina, Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-120000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
320 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong south to north
  longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
  Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep
  swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
  other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet,
  making it difficult to return to shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.

&&

$$

ABW