Issued: Wed Aug 12 | 2:18 PM
In effect for: Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Brunswick
Severe: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
* WHAT…Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE…Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN…From 6 PM to 10 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.
* 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.
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.
