Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - Newport/Morehead City, NC
Areas Affected: East Carteret
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Alert Sent: Saturday 5:15am EDT
Alert Effective: Saturday 5:15am EDT
Alert Expires: Saturday 7:30pm EDT (expect updated alert by this time)
Event Onset: Saturday 5:15am EDT
Event Ends: Saturday 8:00pm EDT
Issued by: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 3 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 1 PM today. Tide levels will continue to rise with King Tide Cycle in place through the upcoming work- week. The morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides. King Tides peak Tuesday and Wednesday.
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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c5044833c3aa867013ae8dc027cef1708af2c269.004.2 Codes: NCZ196 Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c5044833c3aa867013ae8dc027cef1708af2c269.004.2