Monday, May 28, 2018 Issued Every Monday and Friday Weather Forecast Office Wilmington, NC Disclaimer: The Information Contained within this Briefing is Time Sensitive, and Could Affect its Validity as the Date/Time Moves Away from the Briefing Creation Date/Time. • Flash Flood Watch in effect until Tuesday morning. • Tropical moisture streaming north into the forecast area producing periods of heavy rain through at least Tuesday. • Isolated gusts to 45 mph in heavier showers or isolated thunderstorms. • For marine interests, Small Craft Advisory in effect through Tuesday. • Coastal Flooding possible during times of high tide. • Rivers will rise through mid week, with minor flooding possible. • Showers will become less widespread on Wednesday, but locally heavy rainfall is still possible. • Should see increasing sunshine Friday with lower chance of showers. Periods of moderate to heavy rain falling across the Carolinas as Alberto nears the Gulf Coast. Flood Warning Flash Flood Watch Flood Advisory Small Craft Advisory Rip Current Statement Beach Hazards Statement Special Weather Statement Hazardous Weather Outlook Last Update: Mon, May. 28, 2018 at 8:44:20 am EDT As of Monday morning, a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect, along with above statements and advisories. Alberto will track north moving on shore along the Florida Panhandle today. A widespread area of 2 to 4 inches of rain is expected across much of our forecast area. Locally higher amounts possible, especially today and Tuesday. The Excessive Rainfall Outlook has included the entire forecast area in a slight risk for excessive rainfall. High Rip current risk today, and likely again on Tuesday. https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm Minor coastal flooding expected over the next couple of days due to the full moon on Tuesday and persistent southerly winds. Rivers will rise through mid week due to heavy rain over the next couple of days. https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=ilm Web: Facebook: http://weather.gov/ilm NWSWilmingtonNC Twitter: @NWSWilmingtonNC .