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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.

&&

$$

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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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.

&&

$$

NCZ094-194-251400-
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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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