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 New Hanover
Effective: Sat, 9/13 4:04am Updated: Sat, 9/13 11:07am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 9/13 3:00pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

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

* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 3
PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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: Sat, 9/13 4:04am Updated: Sat, 9/13 11:07am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 9/13 3:00pm 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...From 1 PM to 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

* 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 New Hanover
Effective: Sat, 9/13 4:04am Updated: Sat, 9/13 11:07am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 9/13 3:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

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

* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 3
PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.