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: Fri, 7/26 8:00pm | Updated: Sat, 7/27 12:04am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sat, 7/27 5:00am | 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 AM to 5 AM EDT Saturday. * 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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 BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT |
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| COASTAL NC | ||
Areas Affected: Coastal New Hanover |
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| Effective: Fri, 7/26 8:00pm | Updated: Sat, 7/27 12:04am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sat, 7/27 5:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. Information: Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. |
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