Cherokee County, NC Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Cherokee County.

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 14 at 9:43AM EST until November 14 at 11:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening. * 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 14 at 9:26AM EST until November 15 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, around two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM EST Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be around 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet will result in dangerous surf conditions. Do not enter or approach the water due to the risk of being swept away.

Coastal Flood Warning issued November 14 at 9:26AM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, around two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM EST Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be around 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet will result in dangerous surf conditions. Do not enter or approach the water due to the risk of being swept away.

High Surf Advisory issued November 14 at 9:26AM EST until November 15 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, around two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM EST Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be around 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet will result in dangerous surf conditions. Do not enter or approach the water due to the risk of being swept away.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 14 at 8:09AM EST until November 15 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

Coastal Flood Warning issued November 14 at 8:09AM EST until November 16 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a significant threat to life and property. Severe flooding will extend inland from the waterfront causing flooding of many homes and businesses with some structural damage possible. Numerous roads will be impassable under several feet of water and vehicles will be submerged. Portions of Highway 12 may be impacted with ocean overwash in Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rapid water level rises will be possible for the soundside Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands as winds shift to the north Friday.

High Surf Advisory issued November 14 at 8:09AM EST until November 16 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a significant threat to life and property. Severe flooding will extend inland from the waterfront causing potential flooding of some homes and businesses. In some areas, battering waves could cause additional damage to property. Some roads may be impassable under several feet of water and vehicles submerged. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 14 at 8:09AM EST until November 16 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

High Surf Advisory issued November 14 at 8:09AM EST until November 16 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a significant threat to life and property. Severe flooding will extend inland from the waterfront causing flooding of many homes and businesses with some structural damage possible. Numerous roads will be impassable under several feet of water and vehicles will be submerged. Portions of Highway 12 may be impacted with ocean overwash in Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rapid water level rises will be possible for the soundside Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands as winds shift to the north Friday.

Coastal Flood Warning issued November 14 at 8:09AM EST until November 16 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a significant threat to life and property. Severe flooding will extend inland from the waterfront causing potential flooding of some homes and businesses. In some areas, battering waves could cause additional damage to property. Some roads may be impassable under several feet of water and vehicles submerged. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

High Surf Advisory issued November 14 at 8:09AM EST until November 16 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 14 at 8:09AM EST until November 16 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the Newport and White Oak Rivers, areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Up 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

The Coastal Flood Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on this developing situation.

The Coastal Flood Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on this developing situation.

The Coastal Flood Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on this developing situation.

The Coastal Flood Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on this developing situation.

Wind Advisory issued November 14 at 1:45AM EST until November 15 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mainland Hyde County. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued November 14 at 1:45AM EST until November 15 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...North winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued November 14 at 1:45AM EST until November 15 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mainland Dare and Tyrrell Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued November 14 at 1:45AM EST until November 15 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued November 14 at 1:45AM EST until November 15 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 5 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.