Weather Alert in North Carolina
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 21 at 11:10PM EDT until August 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREAS AFFECTED: Northern Outer Banks; Hatteras Island
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT Friday night. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 7 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level (with locally higher inundation) is possible 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. Road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. Significant impacts from ocean overwash are likely to continue around high tide both Friday morning and Friday evening due to continued elevated water levels, high astronomical tides, and persisting powerful swell and wave run up. 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. * 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 1:30 PM Friday.
INSTRUCTION: Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times.
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