As coastal areas in the United States brace for severe weather conditions, multiple Coastal Flood Warnings, High Surf Advisories, and Wind Advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in various regions. The warnings and advisories are in effect for different time frames, highlighting the imminent risks posed by the combination of strong onshore winds, high astronomical tides, and large breaking waves.
In Dukes and Nantucket Counties, a Coastal Flood Advisory is in place until 8 AM EDT this morning, with up to one half foot of inundation expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Similarly, a Wind Advisory has been issued for the Coconino Plateau and Western Mogollon Rim, with south winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph anticipated from 10 AM MST to 7 PM MST Tuesday.
The most critical warnings are in effect for Hatteras Island, where a Coastal Flood Warning is in place until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. The warning predicts up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, accompanied by high surf advisories, dangerous rip currents, and beach hazards statements. The impacts include property damage, flooding extending inland, road closures, and dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.
Furthermore, Ocracoke Island is under a Coastal Flood Advisory until 8 PM EDT Wednesday, with up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. The advisory also includes warnings about dangerous rip currents and shallow flooding in low-lying properties.
The combination of these weather events underscores the importance of preparedness and vigilance for residents and visitors in coastal areas. It is crucial to heed the warnings issued by the NWS and take necessary precautions to ensure safety and minimize property damage.
As climate change continues to impact weather patterns, events like these serve as a reminder of the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather conditions. Coastal communities must adapt and strengthen their resilience to mitigate the risks posed by such events.
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References:
– NWS Boston/Norton MA: [Coastal Flood Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a1efd3e6840fe32b47b34c74a4df15b6f09d5671.002.1.cap)
– NWS Flagstaff AZ: [Wind Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e19385de76c22dcd9534f56da8b20a9a591b4cf4.001.1.cap)
– NWS Newport/Morehead City NC: [Coastal Flood Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7a1229e8e9e881b6ca784ee1109444b782686d5a.005.2.cap)
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