Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
530 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
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Ocracoke Island-
530 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2
to 4 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 10 AM EDT Tuesday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 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. NCDOT is reporting that NC 12 on
the northern end of Ocracoke Island remains closed due to
ocean overwash and dangerous driving conditions. Some
shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing
conditions and localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of strong north to
northeast winds will bring minor to moderate water levels rises
through early next week, mainly for sound side locations. Ocean
overwash will likely continue through Monday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
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NCZ203-205-252130-
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Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
530 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 10 AM EDT Tuesday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing
conditions and localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of strong north to
northeast winds will bring minor to moderate water water levels
rises through early next week, mainly impacting ocean side
north of Cape Hatteras and sound side locations south of Avon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/08 AM 5.2 1.5 2.1 8 None
25/09 PM 6.1 2.4 2.7 9 Moderate
26/08 AM 5.9 2.2 3.1 8-9 Minor
26/09 PM 5.5 1.8 2.1 6-7 Minor
27/10 AM 4.3 0.6 1.4 5 None
27/09 PM 4.3 0.6 1.0 4-5 None
&&
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NCZ196-252130-
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East Carteret-
530 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...East Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Monday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing
conditions and localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of strong north to
northeast winds will bring minor to moderate water water levels
rises through today, mainly along the sounds and rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
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Pamlico-Southern Craven-
530 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected
in low-lying areas near tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower
Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Some roads and low lying property including parking
lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront may
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.
&&
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Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-
530 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected
in low-lying areas near tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the Albemarle Sound, Alligator and
Scuppernong Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Some roads and low lying property including parking
lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront may
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.
&&
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