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Coastal Flood Advisory
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* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, several inches of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents are expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 8 AM EDT this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instructions
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
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