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Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:31 AM Aug. 2, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following county, Carteret. * WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 730 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Morehead City, Harkers Island, Cedar Island, North River, Smyrna, Davis, Marshallberg, Straits, Sealevel, Williston, Otway, Open Grounds Farm, Stacy, Bettie, Michael J Smith Airport, Rachel Carson Estuarine Reserve, Fort Macon State Park, Oceana Pier, Cedar Island Ferry Terminal and Gloucester. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 8:17 AM Aug. 2, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:58 AM Aug. 2, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Persistent low pressure offshore will lead to an extended period of moderately strong northeasterly winds and elevated seas through early next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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