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#1174391 (Received by flhurricane at: 5:44 AM 28.Mar.2024) CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 534 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 NCZ205-282145- /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240329T1200Z/ /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 && $$ |