Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Posted at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29: UNCW is under a Flash Flood Warning today until 10:30 a.m. There is a high likelihood that the warning will be extended, as heavy rainfall is forecast in the Wilmington area for the duration of today and Thursday. An expected accumulation of 7 to 11 inches of rain may cause areas of high water and flooding on the UNCW campus and in surrounding areas.

At this time, the university is operating on a normal schedule. If travel to campus becomes a concern at any time, students should use their best judgment and notify their instructors if they are unable to attend class. Faculty and staff should refer to the Adverse Weather Policy and contact their supervisors with similar questions or concerns.

Leave extra time to make commutes and do not attempt to drive through standing water. At this time, Parking Lots H and I are closed. Alternative parking is available to students with any UNCW parking permit in Lots S, T, D and M. Do not circumvent barricades on campus; they are for your safety.

Additional campus areas that are likely to be closed due to high water include:
• Wagoner Drive in the area of Kenan Auditorium
• The intersection of Reynolds and Cahill Drives
• New Centre Drive
• Seahawk Landing
• Honors Hall Parking Lot and Lot E

The campus community is encouraged to:
• Relocate vehicles from flood-prone areas
• Use alternate entrances to campus away from flood-prone areas, including the Hurst Drive entrance off College Road or Hamilton Drive from MacMillan
• Park on the second level or higher of the parking garage
• Pedestrians avoid crossing at Reynolds and Cahill; use Chancellor's Walk instead

As conditions warrant, status updates will be posted on the UNCW website, www.uncw.edu/alert and the UNCW Alert Emergency Information Hotline at 910.962.3991 or 888.657.5751. In the meantime, please seek updated weather information from local media.