Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
713 WHUS42 KMHX 211916 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 216 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024 NCZ203-205-220900- /O.NEW.KMHX.CF.Y.0027.241122T2100Z-241123T2100Z/ Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island- 216 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY 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 Friday 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/11 PM 2.3 1.7 1.5 1 None 22/12 PM 2.6 2.0 1.6 1 None 23/02 AM 3.0 2.4 2.1 3 Minor 23/01 PM 2.5 1.9 1.6 2 None 24/02 AM 2.1 1.5 1.2 2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/02 PM 1.8 0.6 1.3 1 None 22/01 AM 2.1 0.9 1.7 2 None 22/01 PM 2.2 1.0 1.7 2 None 23/02 AM 2.8 1.6 2.4 3 Minor 23/01 PM 2.3 1.1 1.9 2-3 None 23/11 PM 1.7 0.5 1.5 2 None && $$