Weather Alert in North Carolina
High Surf Advisory issued August 21 at 12:03PM EDT until August 23 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREAS AFFECTED: East Carteret
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, minor to moderate soundside inundation with water level rises of up to 2 to 3 feet. High tide will be around 8:30 pm this evening, when water levels will be at their highest. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday night. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A storm surge warning remains in effect for the oceanside north of Cape Lookout. Moderate to major beach damage is likely, resulting in a significant threat to life and property. Large dangerous waves will likely inundate and destroy protective dune structures.
INSTRUCTION: Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
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Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
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Compared to upwind, monthly rainfall between twenty and forty miles downwind of
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Sleet is a form of precipitation in which small ice pellets are the primary
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wedged in between two sub-freezing bodies of air. When snow falls through a warmer
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