...Minor to Moderate coastal flooding is expected later tonight
through Saturday across areas as Hurricane Florence meanders
westward into the Carolinas....
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a High Surf
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM EDT Saturday. A Beach
Hazards Statement has also been issued. This Beach Hazards
Statement is in effect through Saturday evening.
* LOCATION... The coastal flood warning is primarily for the
Chesapeake Bay side of the Virginia eastern shore where minor
to moderate flooding is expected. On the ocean side flooding
from Hurricane Florence is expected to be minor. The rip
current threat is for Virginia eastern shore Beaches.
* TIMING... The coastal flooding is expected to occur within in
a couple hours either side of each high tide cycle through
Sunday Morning. The high risk for rip currents continues today,
and will likely continue through into the weekend. The high
surf advisory is in effect through early Saturday morning.
* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking waves could result in significant
beach erosion along the Chesapeake Bay. Erosion and damage to
dune structures is possible. Actions should be taken to protect
property along the immediate shoreline.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable
areas could result in an elevated threat of property damage to
homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water
could lead to 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas
resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and
threaten homes and businesses. Flooding could extend inland
from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in
some road closures and flooding of vehicles.
* RIP CURRENT RISK...High.
* SURF RISK...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 ft will result in
dangerous surf conditions. Do not enter or approach the water
due to the risk of being swept away.
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
COROLLA NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/12 AM 4.6 0.9 1.3 8-9 NONE
15/01 PM 5.2 1.5 1.3 6-7 NONE
16/01 AM 4.2 0.5 1.2 5 NONE
16/01 PM 4.8 1.1 1.1 5 NONE
17/01 AM 3.7 0.0 0.9 5 NONE
17/02 PM 4.2 0.5 0.7 4 NONE
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