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Current Severe Weather Alerts in North Carolina


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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.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

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.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

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.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

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.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement

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.

Official National Weather Service Weather Alert Statement