Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
805 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
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Ocracoke Island-
805 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THURSDAY TO
8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. For
the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet
expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning through
Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM
Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Highway 12 on the northern end of Ocracoke
Island are likely to see some minor flooding around the times of
high tide through this evening. More significant inundation will
be possible Thursday evening into early Friday morning as
stronger winds and waves impact the area. This could impact
ferry services. 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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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Hatteras Island-
805 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO
9 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THURSDAY TO
8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents,
large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in
the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 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 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning
through Thursday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from
6 PM Thursday to 9 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory,
from 8 PM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding will likely begin on the oceanside late
Thursday with strong southerly winds, leading to ocean overwash
especially in areas with vulnerable dune structure. Flooding
concerns are expected on the soundside Thursday night and
Friday, north of Buxton, as winds become more southwesterly. 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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.
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.
&&
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West Carteret-East Carteret-
805 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO
5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THURSDAY TO
2 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 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 5
to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...West Carteret and East Carteret Counties.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning
through Thursday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from
6 PM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory,
from 8 PM Thursday to 2 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.
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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Beaufort Marine Lab NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/10 PM 4.6 -1.2 0.5 1 None
11/10 AM 3.7 -2.1 0.8 1-2 None
11/11 PM 5.0 -0.8 1.1 3-4 Minor
12/12 PM 2.6 -3.2 -0.2 3 None
13/12 AM 3.3 -2.5 -0.4 2 None
13/01 PM 2.6 -3.2 0.0 2 None
&&
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Coastal Onslow-
805 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO
5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground
level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Coastal Onslow County.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, areas in North Topsail Beach,
the lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning
through Thursday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from
6 PM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
road closures expected. 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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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Northern Outer Banks-
805 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO
9 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore
currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to
2 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 Thursday morning
through Thursday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from
6 PM Thursday to 9 AM 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.
Flooding concerns are expected on the soundside Thursday night
into early Friday. Strong longshore currents will create
dangerous swimming conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/10 PM 2.3 1.7 1.0 1 None
11/11 PM 3.4 2.8 2.1 2 Minor
12/11 AM 2.6 2.0 1.9 1-2 None
12/11 PM 2.8 2.2 1.7 1 None
13/12 PM 2.0 1.4 1.3 1 None
&&
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Mainland Dare-Mainland Hyde-
805 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO
5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways..
* WHERE...Areas along the northern Pamlico Sound and Pungo River.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
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