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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
424 AM EST Fri Nov 15 2024

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Northern Outer Banks-
424 AM EST Fri Nov 15 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* 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...Northern Outer Banks.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is
  possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
  resulting in a significant threat to life and property. Severe
  flooding will extend inland from the waterfront causing
  potential flooding of some homes and businesses. In some areas,
  battering waves could cause additional damage to property. Some
  roads may be impassable under several feet of water and vehicles
  submerged. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/06 AM     6.7        3.0        2.0       6-7     Major
 15/07 PM     5.5        1.8        2.0        7      Minor
 16/07 AM     6.3        2.6        1.6        6     Moderate
 16/07 PM     4.9        1.2        1.5       5-6      None
 17/08 AM     5.8        2.1        1.1        4      Minor
 17/08 PM     4.0        0.3        0.7        3       None

&&

$$

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Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
424 AM EST Fri Nov 15 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 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 5 to 9 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is
  possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
  resulting in a significant threat to life and property. Severe
  flooding will extend inland from the waterfront causing
  potential flooding of some homes and businesses. In some areas,
  battering waves could cause additional damage to property. Some
  roads may be impassable under several feet of water and vehicles
  submerged. Portions of Highway 12 may be impacted with ocean
  overwash in Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rapid water level rises will be possible
  for soundside Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands as winds shift to
  the north this morning.

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.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/08 AM     2.7        1.5        2.1        2      Minor
 15/06 PM     2.1        0.9        1.7        2       None
 16/07 AM     2.1        0.9        1.5        2       None
 16/07 PM     1.8        0.6        1.4        2       None
 17/07 AM     1.7        0.5        1.2        1       None
 17/08 PM     1.4        0.2        1.0        1       None

&&

$$

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East Carteret-
424 AM EST Fri Nov 15 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
  above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
  to 8 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...East Carteret County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
  possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
  resulting in an elevated 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.

Beaufort Marine Lab NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/07 AM     5.3       -0.5        0.9       1-2     Minor
 15/07 PM     5.0       -0.8        1.6        1      Minor
 16/07 AM     5.7       -0.1        1.4        1     Moderate
 16/08 PM     4.5       -1.3        1.2       0-1      None
 17/08 AM     5.3       -0.5        1.0        0      Minor
 17/09 PM     4.1       -1.7        0.9        0       None

&&

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West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
424 AM EST Fri Nov 15 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the
  Newport and White Oak Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and
  areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and
  adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
  possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
  resulting in an elevated 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.

Beaufort Marine Lab NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/07 AM     5.3       -0.5        0.9       1-2     Minor
 15/07 PM     5.0       -0.8        1.6        1      Minor
 16/07 AM     5.7       -0.1        1.4        1     Moderate
 16/08 PM     4.5       -1.3        1.2       0-1      None
 17/08 AM     5.3       -0.5        1.0        0      Minor
 17/09 PM     4.1       -1.7        0.9        0       None

&&

$$

NCZ094-194-152215-
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Pamlico-Southern Craven-
424 AM EST Fri Nov 15 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower
  Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

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.

&&

$$