Weather Alerts
Flood Watch issued September 15 at 8:47AM EDT until September 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina, including the
following areas, Bladen, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal New Hanover,
Coastal Pender, Columbus, Inland Brunswick, Inland New Hanover,
Inland Pender and Robeson and northeast South Carolina, including
the following areas, Central Horry, Coastal Horry, Dillon, Marion
and Northern Horry.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Weak surface low pressure off the southeast US coast is
expected to gradually track northward and potentially acquire
some tropical characteristics as it moves over the Gulf
Stream. While uncertainty remains in exactly where this
system could make landfall, confidence in heavy rain capable
of producing flash flooding is high enough to warrant a flood
watch. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 6 inches are forecast in the
watch area, with locally higher amounts possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 3:40AM EDT until September 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current. Moderate Risk of
rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
Gale Warning issued September 15 at 3:35AM EDT until September 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 7 to 12 ft.
* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.