As the forecast applies to North Myrtle Beach, tides may increase 1.5 feet to 2 feet or more above normal.
When
tides are this high, some streets and some yards in low-lying areas of
the city (examples: Cherry Grove, White Point Swash near Windy Hill) may
flood temporarily.
Additional
beach erosion may occur, especially in areas where the high tide beach
has already been compromised by Tropical Storm Ana, Hurricane Joaquin,
and record rainfall.
The
good news is that forecasters do not expect rainfall to accompany these
higher than normal tides, nor do they expect high winds, both of which
can exacerbate flooding and its impact.
Motorists
and pedestrians should avoid traveling on flooded streets and
sidewalks. If barricades are erected, motorists and pedestrians should
not attempt to go past them.
Property
owners who live in low-lying areas that traditionally experience
temporary flooding during higher than normal tides should move valued
outside belongings to a different location.
A similar higher than normal high tide scenario is also forecast to occur again in late November.
