Prototype Future Storm Surge Hazard
 

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service WFO
1010 AM XDT Sun Sep 12 2021

XXZ073-131115-
/O.NEW.XWFO.SS.A.1014.210913T0310Z-000000T0000Z/
NWS Zone Name-
1010 PM XDT Sun Sep 12 2021

...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Potentially life-threatening inundation of up to 4 ft above ground from
 Hurricane Name. The storm surge threat has increased since the previous
 assessment.

* WHERE...Xxxx County in State, including the cities of           
                 - City 1  {City within the storm surge watch polygon}
                 - City 2  {City within the storm surge watch polygon}

* WHEN...Tuesday morning until Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS…

  - Conditions may become life-threatening within the watch area. 
  - Swift water could sweep you away.
  - Potential for numerous road closures and damage to structures along the coast.
  - Near-shore escape routes and secondary roads may become impassable.
  - Road closures may prevent emergency services from reaching you.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…{Optional text}.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

  - Move away from flood-prone areas.
  - Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area. 
  - Have at least 5 days of supplies packed in case you must leave your home.
  - Be prepared for power and communication outages.

&&

Current Storm Surge Hazard
 

TC Name Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 3
National Weather Service WFO  AL##YYYY
1010 AM XDT Sun Sep 12 2021

XXZ073-131115-
/O.NEW.XWFO.SS.A.1014.210913T0310Z-000000T0000Z/
NWS Zone Name-
1010 PM XDT Sun Sep 12 2021

...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...
 

water moving inland from the coastline, is possible somewhere within
 this area within the next 48 hours

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - City 1 {City in this NWS Zone but not necessarily in storm surge danger}
    - City 2  {City in this NWS Zone but not necessarily in storm surge danger}
    - City 3  {City in this NWS Zone but not necessarily in storm surge danger}

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* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible
        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 2-4 feet
           above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - Window of concern: Tuesday morning until Wednesday evening

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST 
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
       surge flooding greater than 3 feet above ground
        - PLAN: Plan for life-threatening storm surge flooding of
           greater than 3 feet above ground.
        - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts and flood preparations should
           soon be brought to completion before conditions become
           unsafe.
        - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area to avoid being
          cut off from emergency services or needlessly risk lives.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
        - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated
           by waves. Damage to non-elevated structures is possible.
        - Sections of escape routes and secondary roads become
          weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable
           low spots.
        - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong
           and numerous rip currents.
        - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, and piers. Several small
          craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected
          anchorages.