Current watches, warnings, and advisories for North Carolina
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin, southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Patrick, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms are expected to develop during the peak heating part of the day. Rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches in an hour are possible, and this may lead to flash flooding if a storm lingers over an area for even a short amount of time. Repetitive rounds of rain may also lead to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 3:41AM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown 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.
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:59AM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 109 expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Camden, Chowan, Gates, Pasquotank, Perquimans, and Western Currituck Counties. In Virginia, Western Chesterfield, Western Hanover, Southampton, and Sussex Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 2:44AM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout, and Onslow County beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:45PM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lumber River near Lumberton. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low land flooding will occur along the river. The flood waters may affect some residential property as water backs up into the drainage ditches in the city. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:35 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 11.5 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:45PM EDT until July 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 42.0 feet, Water levels will top the navigational lock and equipment must be removed. Minor flooding will occur on land adjacent to the east bank of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 41.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 42.7 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood