Charlotte, NC Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 3 at 2:16PM EDT until October 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 to 4 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 3 at 1:30PM EDT until October 4 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, several blocks of Water Street observe shallow flooding from one half to one foot in depth. The low-lying areas along River Road and adjacent residential roads, south of River Road Park, will begin to flood. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek may begin to flood. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:12AM EDT until October 4 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Tar River At Greenville affecting Pitt County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Lenoir, Pitt and Greene Counties. Neuse River At Kinston affecting Lenoir and Jones Counties. For the Tar River...including Greenville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tar River at Greenville. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river can be expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Thursday was 14.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 7.8 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:12AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Tar River At Greenville affecting Pitt County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Lenoir, Pitt and Greene Counties. Neuse River At Kinston affecting Lenoir and Jones Counties. For the Tar River...including Greenville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Contentnea Creek near Hookerton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in northwest Greene County near HWY 58. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Thursday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.3 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:12AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Tar River At Greenville affecting Pitt County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Contentnea Creek Near Hookerton affecting Lenoir, Pitt and Greene Counties. Neuse River At Kinston affecting Lenoir and Jones Counties. For the Tar River...including Greenville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neuse River at Kinston. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Widespread lowland flooding adjacent to the river. Water approaches some secondary roads over the southeast sections of Kinston. Campgrounds and picnic areas at the Nature Center in Kinston are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EDT Thursday was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.4 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:04AM EDT until October 4 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina...South Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Cumberland and Bladen Counties. Waccamaw River At Conway affecting Horry County. Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Florence and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * 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 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 42.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.4 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 9:33AM EDT until October 5 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Neuse River Near Goldsboro affecting Wayne County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neuse River near Goldsboro. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Water overflows the banks at the Arrington Bridge Rd and upstream of the US-117 bridge. Ferry Bridge Rd begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM EDT Thursday was 18.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 16.0 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.1 feet on 11/19/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued October 3 at 9:33AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Neuse River Near Goldsboro affecting Wayne County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neuse River at Smithfield. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Flooding begins along the Neuse Riverwalk. Water nears the base of the holding tank at the water treatment plant. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM EDT Thursday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 16.4 feet early Saturday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.0 feet on 10/13/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 3 at 3:17AM EDT until October 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 2:40 PM Thursday.