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High Surf Advisory issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: High Surf Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Northern Outer Banks

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood advisory, up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet in the surf zone. for the beach hazards statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * where...Northern outer banks. * when...For the coastal flood advisory, until 8 pm edt wednesday. for the high surf advisory, until 6 am edt thursday. for the beach hazards statement, until 8 pm edt this evening. * impacts...Up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Hatteras Island

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet in the surf zone. for the beach hazards statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * where...Hatteras island. * when...For the coastal flood warning, until 8 pm edt wednesday. for the high surf advisory, until 6 am edt thursday. for the beach hazards statement, until 8 pm edt this evening. * impacts...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. vulnerable portions of nc-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. there is a possibility of being stranded on hatteras island for multiple days. this could be life threatening if you have an emergency. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * additional details...This is a long duration event with uncertainty on when conditions will improve. significant ocean overwash impacts are expected at vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into mid week. minor soundside water level rises will also be possible.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Warning
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Ocracoke Island

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. for the beach hazards statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * where...Ocracoke island. * when...For the coastal flood warning, until 8 pm edt wednesday. for the high surf advisory, until 8 am edt wednesday. for the beach hazards statement, until 8 pm edt this evening. * impacts...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. vulnerable portions of nc-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. there is a possibility of being stranded on ocracoke for multiple days. this could be life threatening if you have an emergency. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * additional details...This is a long duration event with uncertainty on when conditions will improve. significant ocean overwash impacts are expected at vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into mid week. minor soundside water level rises will also be possible.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Northern Outer Banks

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood advisory, up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet in the surf zone. for the beach hazards statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * where...Northern outer banks. * when...For the coastal flood advisory, until 8 pm edt wednesday. for the high surf advisory, until 6 am edt thursday. for the beach hazards statement, until 8 pm edt this evening. * impacts...Up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

High Surf Advisory issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: High Surf Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: East Carteret

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone. for the beach hazards statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * where...East carteret county. * when...For the coastal flood advisory, until 8 pm edt tuesday. for the high surf advisory, until 8 am edt wednesday. for the beach hazards statement, until 8 pm edt this evening. * impacts...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

High Surf Advisory issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: High Surf Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Ocracoke Island

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. for the beach hazards statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * where...Ocracoke island. * when...For the coastal flood warning, until 8 pm edt wednesday. for the high surf advisory, until 8 am edt wednesday. for the beach hazards statement, until 8 pm edt this evening. * impacts...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. vulnerable portions of nc-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. there is a possibility of being stranded on ocracoke for multiple days. this could be life threatening if you have an emergency. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * additional details...This is a long duration event with uncertainty on when conditions will improve. significant ocean overwash impacts are expected at vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into mid week. minor soundside water level rises will also be possible.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: East Carteret

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone. for the beach hazards statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * where...East carteret county. * when...For the coastal flood advisory, until 8 pm edt tuesday. for the high surf advisory, until 8 am edt wednesday. for the beach hazards statement, until 8 pm edt this evening. * impacts...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

High Surf Advisory issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: High Surf Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Hatteras Island

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet in the surf zone. for the beach hazards statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * where...Hatteras island. * when...For the coastal flood warning, until 8 pm edt wednesday. for the high surf advisory, until 6 am edt thursday. for the beach hazards statement, until 8 pm edt this evening. * impacts...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. vulnerable portions of nc-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. there is a possibility of being stranded on hatteras island for multiple days. this could be life threatening if you have an emergency. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * additional details...This is a long duration event with uncertainty on when conditions will improve. significant ocean overwash impacts are expected at vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into mid week. minor soundside water level rises will also be possible.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 20 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Tyrrell

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * where...Areas along the albemarle sound, alligator river, scuppernong river, and adjacent tidal creeks. * when...Until 2 am edt tuesday. * impacts...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. flooding will impact portions of highway 94 around northwest fork, with water over the roadway in spots.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 20 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Pamlico; Southern Craven

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * where...Areas along the pamlico sound, trent, bay and lower neuse rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks. * when...Until 2 am edt tuesday. * impacts...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Ocracoke Island

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. for the beach hazards statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * where...Ocracoke island. * when...For the coastal flood warning, until 8 pm edt wednesday. for the high surf advisory, until 8 am edt wednesday. for the beach hazards statement, until 8 pm edt this evening. * impacts...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. vulnerable portions of nc-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. there is a possibility of being stranded on ocracoke for multiple days. this could be life threatening if you have an emergency. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * additional details...This is a long duration event with uncertainty on when conditions will improve. significant ocean overwash impacts are expected at vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into mid week. minor soundside water level rises will also be possible.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Hatteras Island

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet in the surf zone. for the beach hazards statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * where...Hatteras island. * when...For the coastal flood warning, until 8 pm edt wednesday. for the high surf advisory, until 6 am edt thursday. for the beach hazards statement, until 8 pm edt this evening. * impacts...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. vulnerable portions of nc-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. there is a possibility of being stranded on hatteras island for multiple days. this could be life threatening if you have an emergency. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * additional details...This is a long duration event with uncertainty on when conditions will improve. significant ocean overwash impacts are expected at vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into mid week. minor soundside water level rises will also be possible.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: East Carteret

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone. for the beach hazards statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * where...East carteret county. * when...For the coastal flood advisory, until 8 pm edt tuesday. for the high surf advisory, until 8 am edt wednesday. for the beach hazards statement, until 8 pm edt this evening. * impacts...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Northern Outer Banks

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the coastal flood advisory, up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. for the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet in the surf zone. for the beach hazards statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * where...Northern outer banks. * when...For the coastal flood advisory, until 8 pm edt wednesday. for the high surf advisory, until 6 am edt thursday. for the beach hazards statement, until 8 pm edt this evening. * impacts...Up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: West Carteret

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * where...Bogue banks beaches. * when...Until 8 pm edt this evening. * impacts...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * additional details...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 2:47PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Coastal Onslow

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * where...Onslow county beaches. * when...Until 8 pm edt this evening. * impacts...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * additional details...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 2:45PM EDT until October 22 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet in the surf zone. for the coastal flood advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * where...In north carolina, eastern currituck county. in virginia, virginia beach. * when...For the coastal flood advisory, until midnight edt wednesday night. for the high surf advisory, until 7 pm edt wednesday. * impacts...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

High Surf Advisory issued October 19 at 2:45PM EDT until October 21 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Event: High Surf Advisory
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet in the surf zone. for the coastal flood advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * where...In north carolina, eastern currituck county. in virginia, virginia beach. * when...For the coastal flood advisory, until midnight edt wednesday night. for the high surf advisory, until 7 pm edt wednesday. * impacts...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

The Coastal Flood Watch has been cancelled.

Event: Coastal Flood Watch
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Past
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Observed
Affected Area: Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach

Wheather Alert Summary: The coastal flood watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Wind Advisory issued October 19 at 1:01PM EDT until October 20 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Wind Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * where...Hatteras island, northern outer banks, and ocracoke island. * when...Until 6 pm edt tuesday. * impacts...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

High Surf Advisory issued October 19 at 2:20AM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Event: High Surf Advisory
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Coastal New Hanover

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the high surf advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone. for the high rip current risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * where...Coastal new hanover county. * when...For the high surf advisory, until 8 am edt tuesday. for the high rip current risk, from 6 am edt this morning through this evening. * impacts...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:20AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Event: Rip Current Statement
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Coastal New Hanover

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the high surf advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone. for the high rip current risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * where...Coastal new hanover county. * when...For the high surf advisory, until 8 am edt tuesday. for the high rip current risk, from 6 am edt this morning through this evening. * impacts...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:20AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Event: Rip Current Statement
Message Type: Update
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Coastal Pender

Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Dangerous rip currents expected. * where...Coastal pender county. * when...Today. * impacts...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement