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
951 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
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Ocracoke Island-
951 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
9 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2
feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level
primarily oceanside areas with vulnerable dune structures
resulting in the possibility of flooding of lots, parks, and
roads with only isolated road closures expected. NCDOT is
reporting that NC 12 on the northern end of Ocracoke Island
remains closed due to ocean overwash and dangerous driving
conditions. The next high tide is around 9 PM tonight. Dangerous
swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion
will also occur.
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.
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Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
951 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2 feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 10 to 15 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level
primarily oceanside areas with vulnerable dune structures
resulting in the possibility of flooding of lots, parks, and
roads with only isolated road closures expected. Ocean overwash
reported from Pea Island down through Rodanthe and Buxton with
this mornings high tide. The next high tide is around 9 PM
tonight. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
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.
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East Carteret-
951 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Core Banks beaches.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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