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
220 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

NCZ203-205-050845-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0028.241205T0300Z-241205T2100Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
220 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways adjacent to the Pamlico Sound.

* WHERE...Areas along Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds, Kitty Hawk
  Bay, and Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

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.


Oregon Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 05/10 AM     3.2        2.6        2.1        3      Minor
 05/09 PM     1.2        0.6        0.6        1       None
 06/11 AM     1.0        0.4        0.0        1       None
 06/11 PM     0.8        0.2        0.0        1       None
 07/11 AM     0.9        0.3        0.0        2       None


&&

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