- In force from
- Oct 17, 5:00 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 20, 8:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 16, 2:55 PM EDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 16, 8:46 PM EDT
- Office
- Newport/Morehead City, NC
- Number
- 7 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Minor, Expected, Likely
- Where
- NC
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY
For Northern Outer Banks, from Newport/Morehead City, NC
- What
- For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 13 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
- Where
- Northern Outer Banks.
- When
- For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Saturday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
- Impacts
- 1 to 3 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. 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
- Beach conditions on Saturday will start relatively benign in the morning, but will deteriorate to become hazardous in the afternoon and evening.
What to do
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
For East Carteret, from Newport/Morehead City, NC
- What
- For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone.
- Where
- East Carteret County.
- When
- For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight Saturday night to 8 PM EDT Monday.
- Impacts
- Up to 2 to 3 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
What to do
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore.
For Pamlico; Southern Craven, from Newport/Morehead City, NC
- What
- 1 to 3 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
- From 8 PM Saturday to 5 PM EDT Monday.
- Impacts
- Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
What to do
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
For West Carteret; Coastal Onslow, from Newport/Morehead City, NC
- What
- 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
- Where
- Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the Newport and White Oak Rivers, areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks.
- When
- From 6 AM Sunday to 11 AM EDT Monday.
- 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.
What to do
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Every area Northern Outer Banks; East Carteret; Pamlico; Southern Craven; West Carteret; Coastal Onslow
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