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
534 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

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Hatteras Island-
534 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  7 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to
  one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
  sound-side low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound on Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. For
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM Thursday to 2 PM EDT
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions
  and localized beach erosion.

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.

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

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Coast Guard Hatteras NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 28/09 AM     1.5        0.3        1.1       1-2      None
 29/03 AM     2.9        1.7        2.5        3      Minor
 29/11 PM     2.6        1.4        2.1        2      Minor
 31/01 AM     2.0        0.8        1.5        2       None

&&

$$

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Ocracoke Island-
534 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound and adjacent tidal
  creeks as well as the vulnerable portions of northern Ocracoke.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...NCDOT is reporting that NC 12 on the northern end of
  Ocracoke Island remains closed due to ocean overwash and
  dangerous driving conditions.


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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Northern Outer Banks-
534 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


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