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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
823 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

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East Carteret-
823 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 foot 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 8 feet expected in the surf zone.
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and
  large breaking waves expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...East Carteret County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday.
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 AM Friday to 4 AM EDT
  Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT
  Friday through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. 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 10:30 AM Friday.

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.

All 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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Ocracoke Island-
823 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 foot 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 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach
  Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking
  waves expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday.
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 AM Friday to 4 AM EDT
  Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT
  Friday through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. 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 10:30 AM Friday.

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.

All 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-
823 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM
EDT SATURDAY SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 foot 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 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach
  Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking
  waves expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday.
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 AM Friday to 4 AM EDT
  Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT
  Friday through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. 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 around 10:30 AM Friday.

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.

All 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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Northern Outer Banks-
823 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Friday through Friday 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 around 10:30 AM Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
823 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 foot of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
  and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
  waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach
  Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking
  waves expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...West Carteret and Coastal Onslow Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday.
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 AM Friday to 4 AM EDT
  Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT
  Friday through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. 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 around 10:30 AM Friday.

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.

All 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.

&&


$$