Active National Weather Service alert for Wilmington, NC: Coastal Flood Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 27 at 10:43AM EDT until October 27 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC Until Tue, 1:00 PM EDT.
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Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 27 at 10:43AM EDT until October 27 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC Expires Tue, 1:00 PM EDT.

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Today

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74°53°

Sunny

Precipitation
0%
Wind
NE 7 mph
Sunrise
7:28 AM
Sunset
6:25 PM

Wed

77°58°

Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
1%
Wind
NE 7 to 12 mph
Sunrise
7:29 AM
Sunset
6:24 PM

Thu

79°57°

Sunny

Precipitation
1%
Wind
NE 9 mph
Sunrise
7:30 AM
Sunset
6:23 PM

Fri

79°57°

Sunny

Precipitation
1%
Wind
NE 7 mph
Sunrise
7:30 AM
Sunset
6:22 PM

Sat

77°61°

Partly Sunny

Precipitation
12%
Wind
NE 5 to 12 mph
Sunrise
7:31 AM
Sunset
6:21 PM

Sun

77°62°

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Precipitation
45%
Wind
E 7 to 13 mph
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
5:20 PM

Mon

78°59°

Chance Rain Showers

Precipitation
44%
Wind
NE 6 to 9 mph
Sunrise
6:33 AM
Sunset
5:19 PM

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Use caution walking outside

Coastal Flood Advisory is active. Review the official alert before going outside.

WindNE10 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 12 PM–2 PM

Walking: 0% average rain chance, near 70°F, with winds near 7 mph. Review the active Coastal Flood Advisory.

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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now0%next hour
Humidity46%current
Daily peak UV forecastChecking…EPA daily maximum · not a current reading

Wind impact: Noticeable breeze with generally minor outdoor impact.

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Wind gustNot reported
Pressure30.30 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance0%
Dew point45°F
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Coastal Flood Advisory

Applies to: Inland New HanoverIssued by: NWS Wilmington NCCoastal Flood Advisory issued October 27 at 10:43AM EDT until October 27 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Alert details* 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 1 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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. * 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.
Safety instructionsIf 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.
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