... Coastal Flood Warning in effect from 8 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday...
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a coastal Flood Warning... which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. The coastal Flood Watch is no longer in effect.
Low pressure will move off the southeast U.S. Coast today as strong high pressure builds to the north. These systems will produce strong northeast winds of 30 to 40 mph later today through Friday along the coast. The strong winds will increase water levels over the southern Pamlico Sound and produce the threat of moderate flooding. Areas from Oriental to New Bern and North Harlowe are expected to see water levels rise 3 to 4 feet above normal.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water... and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Areal Flood Watch
Statement as of 3:24 AM EST on November 11, 2009
... Flood Watch remains in effect from 7 am EST this morning through late Thursday night...
The Flood Watch continues 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 7 am EST this morning through late Thursday night
* widespread rain will continue into Thursday night as low pressure moves slowly northeast off the southeast coast. Total rainfall amounts are expected to range from 5 to 8 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.