Scotland 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 Scotland County.

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High Wind Watch issued November 13 at 10:01PM EST until November 15 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued November 13 at 10:01PM EST until November 15 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Mainland Dare and Tyrrell Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 2 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued November 13 at 10:01PM EST until November 15 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 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.

High Wind Watch issued November 13 at 10:01PM 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 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 13 at 9:21PM 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 expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

Coastal Flood Watch issued November 13 at 9:21PM 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 expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 13 at 3:35PM EST until November 15 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Up to two 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 1 AM to 10 PM EST Friday. * 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.

High Surf Advisory issued November 13 at 3:35PM EST until November 16 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, two to four feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight Thursday night to 3 AM EST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 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. 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 13 at 3:35PM EST until November 16 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight Thursday night to 3 AM EST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 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 13 at 3:35PM EST until November 16 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight Thursday night to 3 AM EST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 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 13 at 3:35PM EST until November 16 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Up to two 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 1 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.

Coastal Flood Watch issued November 13 at 3:35PM EST until November 16 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, two to four feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight Thursday night to 3 AM EST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 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. 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 Advisory issued November 13 at 2:31PM EST until November 14 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. 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 13 at 2:31PM EST until November 14 at 10:00AM 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...From 5 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday. * 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.