... Coastal flood advisory in effect for Hatteras Island until 10
am EST Thursday...
The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a coastal flood advisory... which is in effect until 10 am EST
Thursday for Hatteras Island.
Strong westerly flow will develop over the Pamlico Sound
following the passage of a cold front this evening. Gale force
west winds will pile water up along the eastern Pamlico Sound this
evening and overnight producing water levels 2 to 3 feet above
normal along the sound side of Hatteras Island. These water levels
will lead to minor sound side flooding over portions of Hatteras
Island adjacent to Pamlico Sound... especially near and along tidal
creeks and bays. Residents in areas prone to sound side
flooding... should take action now to protect property. Water
levels will begin to recede Thursday morning as wind speeds
diminish.
A coastal flood advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to produce minor flooding of low areas adjacent to
the Pamlico Sound.