Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
320 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024
NCZ107-120330-
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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
&&
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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.
&&
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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.
&&
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ABW