Weather Alerts for Coastal NC

Issued by the National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Advisory  COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY   Coastal Flood Advisory
COASTAL NC

Areas Affected:
Coastal Pender - Coastal New Hanover
Effective: Thu, 10/2 2:28pm Updated: Thu, 10/2 4:57pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 10/2 6:00pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

* 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.

Information:
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.

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.

Coastal Flood Advisory  COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY   Coastal Flood Advisory
COASTAL NC

Areas Affected:
Inland New Hanover
Effective: Thu, 10/2 2:28pm Updated: Thu, 10/2 4:57pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 10/2 6:00pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

Information:
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.

Rip Current Statement  RIP CURRENT STATEMENT   Rip Current Statement
COASTAL NC

Areas Affected:
Coastal Pender - Coastal New Hanover
Effective: Thu, 10/2 2:28pm Updated: Thu, 10/2 4:57pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 10/2 6:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

* 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.

Information:
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.

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.