Weather Alerts for Coastal NCIssued by the National Weather Service |
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COASTAL NC | ||
Areas Affected: Inland New Hanover |
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Effective: Mon, 7/14 1:17pm | Updated: Mon, 7/14 3:17pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Tue, 7/15 3:00am | 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 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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. |