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#1174391 (Received by flhurricane at: 5:44 AM 28.Mar.2024)
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
534 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

NCZ205-282145-
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/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0015.240329T0000Z-240329T1800Z/
Hatteras Island-
534 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
7 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to
one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
sound-side low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound on Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM Thursday to 2 PM EDT
Friday.

* 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions
and localized beach erosion.

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.

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

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/09 AM 1.5 0.3 1.1 1-2 None
29/03 AM 2.9 1.7 2.5 3 Minor
29/11 PM 2.6 1.4 2.1 2 Minor
31/01 AM 2.0 0.8 1.5 2 None

&&

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