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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
757 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

NCZ107-050300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-240705T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
757 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
  Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
  begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
  south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/10 PM     5.6        0.9        0.7       N/A     Minor
 05/10 AM     4.5       -0.2        0.6       N/A      None
 05/10 PM     5.5        0.8        0.7       N/A     Minor
 06/10 AM     4.4       -0.3        0.6       N/A      None
 06/11 PM     5.3        0.6        0.6       N/A      None
 07/11 AM     4.2       -0.5        0.4       N/A      None

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-050800-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-240706T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
757 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

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.

&&

$$