Issued: Thu Sep 24 | 7:52 AM
In effect for: Inland New Hanover
Severe: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
* WHAT…Up to one half 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 11 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS…The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
