Carolina Beach, NC Weather Alerts (3)

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 10:00 AM Mon·Issued 2:11 PM Sun Oct 25·NWS Wilmington NC

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 25 at 2:11PM EDT until October 26 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Details

What: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. A strong north to south longshore current is also expected.

Where: Coastal New Hanover County.

When: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

Impacts: Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

What to do

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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Areas: Coastal New Hanover

High Surf Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 8:00 PM Mon·Issued 2:11 PM Sun Oct 25·NWS Wilmington NC

High Surf Advisory issued October 25 at 2:11PM EDT until October 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Details

What: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. A strong north to south longshore current is also expected.

Where: Coastal New Hanover County.

When: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

Impacts: Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

What to do

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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Areas: Coastal New Hanover

Rip Current Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 8:00 PM Sun·Issued 2:11 PM Sun Oct 25·NWS Wilmington NC

Rip Current Statement issued October 25 at 2:11PM EDT until October 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Details

What: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. A strong north to south longshore current is also expected.

Where: Coastal New Hanover County.

When: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

Impacts: Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

What to do

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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Areas: Coastal New Hanover