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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 15 at 8:08PM EDT until October 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Hatteras Island
Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the beach hazards statement, dangerous rip currents
and large breaking waves in the surf zone. for the coastal flood
advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* where...Hatteras island.
* when...For the beach hazards statement, through thursday
evening. for the coastal flood advisory, until 8 pm edt friday.
* impacts...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage (ocean and
soundside). some roads and low lying property including parking
lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will
experience shallow flooding. portions of nc-12 may be impacted
with ocean overwash around high tide. 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.
* additional details...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 10:30 am thursday.
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 15 at 8:08PM EDT until October 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Message Type: Alert
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Affected Area: Northern Outer Banks
Wheather Alert Summary: * what...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the
surf zone.
* where...Northern outer banks beaches.
* when...Through thursday 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.
* additional details...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 10:30 am thursday.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 8:08PM EDT until October 17 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: Hatteras Island
Wheather Alert Summary: * what...For the beach hazards statement, dangerous rip currents
and large breaking waves in the surf zone. for the coastal flood
advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* where...Hatteras island.
* when...For the beach hazards statement, through thursday
evening. for the coastal flood advisory, until 8 pm edt friday.
* impacts...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage (ocean and
soundside). some roads and low lying property including parking
lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will
experience shallow flooding. portions of nc-12 may be impacted
with ocean overwash around high tide. 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.
* additional details...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 10:30 am thursday.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 8:08PM EDT until October 17 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: Ocracoke Island
Wheather Alert Summary: * what...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* where...Areas along the beaches, pamlico sound, and adjacent
tidal creeks.
* when...Until 8 pm edt friday.
* impacts...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage (ocean and
soundside). some roads and low lying property including parking
lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will
experience shallow flooding. portions of nc-12 may be impacted
with ocean overwash around high tide.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 8:08PM EDT until October 17 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...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* where...Areas along the lower neuse river, pamlico, core and
back sounds, and adjacent tidal creeks.
* when...Until 8 pm edt friday.
* impacts...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible 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.