Charlotte NC weather alerts, warnings, watches and advisories (2024)

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 17 at 2:56AM EDT until August 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground levelexpected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidalwaterways.* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtownWilmington.* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 AM EDT this morning.* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road andBattleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Waterbegins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street justsouth of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based onaverage tide conditions. Additional locations may experienceflooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, orother factors.

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High Surf Advisory issued August 17 at 2:56AM EDT until August 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,dangerous rip currents.* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Saturday.For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening.* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions andlocalized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the bestswimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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Rip Current Statement issued August 17 at 2:56AM EDT until August 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In SouthCarolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water.

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Rip Current Statement issued August 17 at 2:56AM EDT until August 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,dangerous rip currents.* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Saturday.For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening.* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions andlocalized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the bestswimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:55PM EDT until August 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...South Carolina...Northeast Cape Fear River Near Burgaw affecting Pender County.Lumber River 1 SE Nichols affecting Marion, Horry and DillonCounties.Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County.Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Marion andHorry Counties.Waccamaw River near Longs affecting Columbus, Brunswick and HorryCounties.Waccamaw River near Freeland affecting Columbus and BrunswickCounties.Waccamaw River At Conway affecting Horry County....The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in SouthCarolina...Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Florence and MarionCounties....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affectingCumberland and Bladen Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Waccamaw River near Freeland.* WHEN...Until Monday morning.* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water will continue to spread out of itsbanks and into swamps along the river and some yards near theriver will begin to flood. Fields along Kingstown Rd, CrusoeIsland Road, and Dock Road may begin to flood. Pireway Road NW maybegin to flood between Horseshoe Road NW and Rivergate Drive.Rivergate Drive may begin to flood. Mosquito Rd NW may begin toflood. The end of Reaves Ferry Road near Nakina may be flooded.Ash-Little River Road may begin to flood near Wet Ash Swamp.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 15.7 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageSunday evening and continue falling to 14.3 feet Wednesdayevening.- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:55PM EDT until August 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...South Carolina...Northeast Cape Fear River Near Burgaw affecting Pender County.Lumber River 1 SE Nichols affecting Marion, Horry and DillonCounties.Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County.Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Marion andHorry Counties.Waccamaw River near Longs affecting Columbus, Brunswick and HorryCounties.Waccamaw River near Freeland affecting Columbus and BrunswickCounties.Waccamaw River At Conway affecting Horry County....The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in SouthCarolina...Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Florence and MarionCounties....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affectingCumberland and Bladen Counties.* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding isforecast.* WHERE...Northeast Cape Fear River near Burgaw.* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Floodwaters begin to affect Highway 53,Highway 210, White Stocking Road, Shaw Highway and Holly ShelterRoad. Roads are passable but have water on them.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 13.2 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageearly Tuesday morning and continue falling to 8.6 feetWednesday evening. Additional rain beyond 48 hours may causehigher rises.- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of13.4 feet on 07/06/2013.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:55PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...South Carolina...Northeast Cape Fear River Near Burgaw affecting Pender County.Lumber River 1 SE Nichols affecting Marion, Horry and DillonCounties.Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County.Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Marion andHorry Counties.Waccamaw River near Longs affecting Columbus, Brunswick and HorryCounties.Waccamaw River near Freeland affecting Columbus and BrunswickCounties.Waccamaw River At Conway affecting Horry County....The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in SouthCarolina...Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Florence and MarionCounties....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affectingCumberland and Bladen Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Waccamaw River near Longs.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Homes isolated at the ends of Big GutterLN, Doodle Hill LN, and along Lure CT. Red Bluff RD may beimpassable. Yards along HWY 905 may begin to flood between CouncilBluff RD and Parker RD. The end of Vera LN is isolated by floodwaters. Areas near the end of Star Bluff RD begin to flood. Areasalong Waccamaw LN near Loop CIR begin to flood. Parts of CanipeCIR will flood. Low areas along HWY 9 will flood. In NC,River RDin Pireway will flood. Low areas between the river and Ash-LittleRiver will flood.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 14.2 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.3 feetWednesday evening.- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:55PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...South Carolina...Northeast Cape Fear River Near Burgaw affecting Pender County.Lumber River 1 SE Nichols affecting Marion, Horry and DillonCounties.Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County.Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Marion andHorry Counties.Waccamaw River near Longs affecting Columbus, Brunswick and HorryCounties.Waccamaw River near Freeland affecting Columbus and BrunswickCounties.Waccamaw River At Conway affecting Horry County....The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in SouthCarolina...Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Florence and MarionCounties....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affectingCumberland and Bladen Counties.* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding isforecast.* WHERE...Lumber River near Lumberton.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flooding worsens west of Interstate 95 andwater may begin surrounding homes in the Pines and Coxs Pondareas. Homes off River Road may become isolated by flood waters.Water may also affect yards off Planetarium Road and fields offdeep Branch Road. East of Lumberton, the lowest homes in the Pinesarea may be flooded and homes may be surrounded by water in thePines area and between the Pepsi plant and the river. ChickenfootRoad, Noir Street and Hestertown Road may be impassable.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:35 PM EDT Friday the stage was 16.8 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.3 feetWednesday evening. Additional rain beyond 48 hours may causehigher rises.- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:37PM EDT until August 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...Neuse River Near Goldsboro affecting Wayne County.Tar River At Tarboro affecting Edgecombe County.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Tar River at Tarboro.* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, The river is at bankfull.At 19.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. The Riverside Park and RiverRoad at the US64 bridge flood.At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins south of Daniel Street ineast Tarboro.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 20.2 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:15 PM EDT Friday was 24.3 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagejust after midnight tonight and continue falling to 5.9 feetWednesday evening.- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of22.2 feet on 04/02/2010.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:37PM EDT until August 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...Neuse River Near Goldsboro affecting Wayne County.Tar River At Tarboro affecting Edgecombe County.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.* WHERE...Neuse River near Goldsboro.* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Water overflows thebanks at the Arrington Bridge Rd and upstream of the US-117bridge. Ferry Bridge Rd begins to flood.At 20.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. Arrington Bridge Road andaccess roads around Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flood.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 18.3 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:15 PM EDT Friday was 20.3 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagejust after midnight tonight and continue falling to 14.2 feetWednesday evening.- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of20.1 feet on 11/19/2018.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:37PM EDT until August 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...Neuse River At Fort Barnwell affecting Pitt and Craven Counties.For the Neuse River...including Kinston, Fort Barnwell...Moderateflooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Neuse River at Fort Barnwell.* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding of many acres alongthe river. Water inundates boat ramps along the north bank of theriver.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 13.2 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:30 PM EDT Friday was 13.3 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagetomorrow morning and continue falling to 11.1 feet Wednesdayevening.- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:36PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...Trent River At Pollocksville affecting Jones County.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.* WHERE...Trent River at Pollocksville.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Water floods property and some outbuildings on Hughes Plantation Road. Water also inundates thePollocksville boat launch area.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 4.2 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:15 PM EDT Friday was 5.0 feet.- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.- Flood stage is 4.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:34PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...Tar River at Rock Springs affecting Pitt County.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.* WHERE...Tar River at Rock Springs.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along the river.Water floods several holes at Ironwood Golf and Country Club.Water inundates the public boat launch area off of HWY 222. Watermay cover portions of Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:20 PM EDT Friday the stage was 19.4 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:20 PM EDT Friday was 19.9 feet.- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:32PM EDT until August 18 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...Tar River At Greenville affecting Pitt County.For the Tar River...including Greenville...Minor flooding isforecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Tar River at Greenville.* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Widespread low land flooding adjacent tothe river. Some farmland flooded across Pitt County.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 16.2 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:00 PM EDT Friday was 16.4 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageSunday afternoon and continue falling to 6.5 feet Wednesdayevening.- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:31PM EDT until August 18 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Pitt, Lenoir and GreeneCounties.For the Contentnea Creek...including Hookerton...Minor flooding isforecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Contentnea Creek near Hookerton.* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacentto creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water innorthwest Greene County near HWY 58.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 13.8 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:00 PM EDT Friday was 14.5 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagelate tomorrow evening and continue falling to 6.6 feetWednesday evening.- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...Neuse River At Kinston affecting Jones and Lenoir Counties.For the Neuse River...including Kinston, Fort Barnwell...Moderateflooding is forecast.* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding isforecast.* WHERE...Neuse River at Kinston.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Widespread lowland flooding adjacent tothe river. Water approaches some secondary roads over thesoutheast sections of Kinston. Campgrounds and picnic areas at theNature Center in Kinston are inundated.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 18.2 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:15 PM EDT Friday was 18.2 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.3 feetWednesday evening.- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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High Surf Advisory issued August 16 at 8:05PM EDT until August 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currentsand large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the High SurfAdvisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone.* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturdayevening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Saturday.* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions andlocalized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the bestswimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shorebreak can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottomcausing neck and back injuries.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong ripcurrents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,which will occur around 11:45 AM Saturday.

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Beach Hazards Statement issued August 16 at 8:05PM EDT until August 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundationabove ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidalwaterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surfzone.* WHERE...East Carteret County, and Ocraco*ke Island and HatterasIsland.* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturdayevening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDTMonday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Monday.* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level ispossible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterwaysresulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and lowlying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homesadjacent to the waterfront may experience shallow flooding.Vulnerable dune structures along Ocraco*ke and Hatteras Islandswill be most susceptible to impacts from ocean overwash.Portions of NC-12 may be impacted, especially around times ofhigh tide. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions andlocalized beach erosion expected. Rip currents can sweep eventhe best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerousshore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into thebottom causing neck and back injuries.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong ripcurrents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,which will occur around 11:45 AM Saturday.

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Beach Hazards Statement issued August 16 at 8:05PM EDT until August 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in thesurf zone.* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throwa swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neckand back injuries.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong ripcurrents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,which will occur around 11:45 AM Saturday.

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Beach Hazards Statement issued August 16 at 8:05PM EDT until August 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currentsand large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the High SurfAdvisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone.* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturdayevening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Saturday.* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions andlocalized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the bestswimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shorebreak can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottomcausing neck and back injuries.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong ripcurrents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,which will occur around 11:45 AM Saturday.

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High Surf Advisory issued August 16 at 8:05PM EDT until August 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundationabove ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidalwaterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surfzone.* WHERE...East Carteret County, and Ocraco*ke Island and HatterasIsland.* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturdayevening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDTMonday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Monday.* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level ispossible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterwaysresulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and lowlying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homesadjacent to the waterfront may experience shallow flooding.Vulnerable dune structures along Ocraco*ke and Hatteras Islandswill be most susceptible to impacts from ocean overwash.Portions of NC-12 may be impacted, especially around times ofhigh tide. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions andlocalized beach erosion expected. Rip currents can sweep eventhe best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerousshore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into thebottom causing neck and back injuries.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong ripcurrents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,which will occur around 11:45 AM Saturday.

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 8:05PM EDT until August 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundationabove ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidalwaterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surfzone.* WHERE...East Carteret County, and Ocraco*ke Island and HatterasIsland.* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturdayevening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDTMonday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Monday.* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level ispossible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterwaysresulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and lowlying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homesadjacent to the waterfront may experience shallow flooding.Vulnerable dune structures along Ocraco*ke and Hatteras Islandswill be most susceptible to impacts from ocean overwash.Portions of NC-12 may be impacted, especially around times ofhigh tide. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions andlocalized beach erosion expected. Rip currents can sweep eventhe best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerousshore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into thebottom causing neck and back injuries.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong ripcurrents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,which will occur around 11:45 AM Saturday.

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Beach Hazards Statement issued August 16 at 4:00PM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected.* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In NorthCarolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, VirginiaBeach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties.* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening.* IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 4 to 7 ft will result in rough surfconditions and a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents cansweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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