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
323 PM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

NCZ203-205-230830-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0027.241122T2100Z-241123T2100Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
323 PM EST Fri Nov 22 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Soundside areas adjacent to the Albemarle, Croatan and
  Roanoke Sounds, Kitty Hawk Bay, the Pamlico Sound, and
  adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Saturday.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 23/03 AM     3.0        2.4        2.2        2      Minor
 24/02 AM     2.2        1.6        1.3       1-2      None
 24/03 PM     1.8        1.2        0.9        1       None
 25/03 AM     1.7        1.1        0.8        1       None

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/03 PM     2.2        1.0        1.8        2       None
 23/02 PM     2.8        1.6        2.4        2      Minor
 24/03 AM     1.9        0.7        1.5       1-2      None
 24/01 PM     1.4        0.2        1.1        1       None
 25/01 AM     1.2        0.0        1.0       1-2      None

&&

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