Beaufort, North Carolina

... Coastal Flood Watch in effect from Wednesday evening through
Friday evening...
... High threat of rip currents north of Cape Lookout Wednesday...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a coastal Flood Watch... which is in effect from Wednesday evening
through Friday evening.

There is a high threat of rip currents along the beaches from Cape
Lookout north Wednesday.

Low pressure will move off the southeast U.S. Coast Wednesday as
high pressure builds to the north. These systems will produce
strong northeast winds of 30 to 40 mph later Wednesday through
Friday along the coast. The strong winds will increase water
levels over the southern Pamlico Sound and produce the threat of
moderate flooding. Currently areas from Merrimon to Cedar Island are
expected to see water levels rise 3 to 5 feet above normal.

The onshore winds and building surf will create a high threat of
rip currents along the beaches Wednesday.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be
alert for later statements or warnings... and take action to
protect property.

Rip currents are strong... narrow channels of water that flow out
to sea. If you become caught in a rip current... remain calm. Try
to swim on a course that is parallel to the beach until you get
away from the rip... then swim at an angle in to shore. Do not try
to swim back to shore directly against the rip... since it can
exhaust and even kill the strongest swimmer.

Always heed the advice of lifeguards. Pay attention to flags and
signs posted near beach access points and lifeguard stations.

206 PM EST Tue Nov 10 2009

... Flood Watch in effect from Wednesday morning through late
Thursday night...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a

* Flood Watch for a portion of eastern North Carolina... including
the following areas... Beaufort... Carteret... Craven...
Duplin... Greene... Jones... Lenoir... Martin... Mainland
Dare... Mainland Hyde... Onslow... Pamlico... Pitt... Tyrrell and
Washington.

* From Wednesday morning through late Thursday night.

* Widespread rain will develop later tonight and early
Wednesday... then continue into Thursday night as low pressure
moves slowly northeast off the southeast coast. Total rainfall
amounts are expected to range from 4 to 7 inches... and this will
likely lead to significant runoff... with flooding of low lying
and poor drainage areas possible.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.