Weather Alerts for Coastal NCIssued by the National Weather Service |
 COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY |
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| COASTAL NC | ||
Areas Affected: Inland New Hanover |
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| Effective: Sun, 10/19 1:59pm | Updated: Sun, 10/19 6:29pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 10/19 11:00pm | 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 8 PM to 11 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. 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. |
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