Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
594 WHUS42 KMHX 220927 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 427 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024 NCZ203-205-222130- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0027.241122T2100Z-241123T2100Z/ Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island- 427 AM EST Fri Nov 22 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Soundside areas adjacent to the Albemarle, Croatan and Roanoke Sounds, Kitty Hawk Bay, the Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Oregon Inlet NC MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/12 PM 2.4 1.8 1.4 2 None 23/02 AM 3.0 2.4 2.1 3 Minor 23/01 PM 2.7 2.1 1.8 2 None 24/03 AM 2.1 1.5 1.2 1-2 None 24/03 PM 1.8 1.2 0.9 1 None 25/02 AM 1.6 1.0 0.8 1 None Coast Guard Hatteras NC MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/01 PM 2.2 1.0 1.7 3 None 23/03 AM 2.6 1.4 2.2 3-4 Minor 24/03 AM 1.7 0.5 1.3 1-2 None 24/04 PM 1.3 0.1 0.9 1 None 25/02 AM 1.1 -0.1 0.8 1-2 None && $$