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.

COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 AM to 8 AM EST Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. * 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. Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 08/05 PM 3.9 -0.6 0.9 2-3 None 09/05 AM 6.0 1.5 1.5 4-6 Minor 09/05 PM 5.5 1.0 2.3 9-10 None 10/06 AM 3.8 -0.7 -1.0 6-7 None 10/06 PM 3.5 -1.0 0.1 4-5 None 11/07 AM 5.1 0.6 0.2 3 None &&