Coastal Flood Advisory in Dare County, North Carolina
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED
2/8/2024 3:31:00 AM (UTC)
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
2/8/2024 3:31:00 AM until 2/8/2024 8:00:00 AM
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.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST this morning.
* 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
including NC 12 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.
