Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
514 AM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024
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Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
514 AM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT
Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Up 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, mainly
around the times of high tide. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 3 PM Thursday.
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.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/09 AM 5.9 2.2 1.2 4 Minor
19/09 PM 5.5 1.8 1.3 4 Minor
20/10 AM 6.1 2.4 1.3 3 Moderate
20/10 PM 5.3 1.6 1.3 3-4 None
21/11 AM 6.2 2.5 1.5 4 Moderate
21/11 PM 5.1 1.4 1.4 4 None
&&
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NCZ196-204-192115-
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East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
514 AM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the lower Neuse River, Pamlico, Core and
Back Sounds, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the
beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Up 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, mainly
around the times of high tide.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/09 AM 5.3 -0.5 0.9 1 Minor
19/10 PM 5.0 -0.8 1.0 1 Minor
20/10 AM 5.5 -0.3 1.0 1 Moderate
20/11 PM 5.0 -0.8 1.2 1 Minor
21/11 AM 5.6 -0.2 1.2 1 Moderate
21/11 PM 4.7 -1.1 1.1 1 None
&&
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NCZ195-199-192115-
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West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
514 AM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet 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 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Up 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, mainly
around the times of high tide.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/09 AM 5.3 -0.5 0.9 1 Minor
19/10 PM 5.0 -0.8 1.0 1 Minor
20/10 AM 5.5 -0.3 1.0 1 Moderate
20/11 PM 5.0 -0.8 1.2 1 Minor
21/11 AM 5.6 -0.2 1.2 1 Moderate
21/11 PM 4.7 -1.1 1.1 1 None
&&
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