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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
244 PM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

NCZ102-VAZ098-280245-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230928T0400Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230928T1000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230928T0000Z/
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
244 PM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to two feet of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
  and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
  waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
  Statement, a high risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In
  Virginia, Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT
  tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday.
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in
  an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses
  near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet
  above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth
  to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses.
  Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal
  rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of
  vehicles. Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 ft will result in
  dangerous surf conditions. Do not enter or approach the water
  due to the risk of being swept away.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/08 PM     5.2        2.4        2.0        3      MINOR
 28/09 AM     5.1        2.3        1.9        3      MINOR
 28/09 PM     5.0        2.2        1.8        3      MINOR
 29/10 AM     4.9        2.1        1.5        3      MINOR
 29/10 PM     4.3        1.5        1.2        2       NONE
 30/10 AM     4.8        2.0        1.3        3      MINOR

CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/07 PM     5.3        2.4        1.9        5      MINOR
 28/08 AM     5.1        2.2        1.6        4      MINOR
 28/08 PM     5.2        2.3        1.7        4      MINOR
 29/09 AM     4.9        2.0        1.2        3       NONE
 29/09 PM     4.5        1.6        1.1        3       NONE
 30/10 AM     4.9        2.0        1.1        4       NONE

LYNNHAVEN INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/08 PM     5.0        2.3        2.0        1     MODERATE
 28/09 AM     4.8        2.1        1.8        1      MINOR
 28/09 PM     4.8        2.1        1.8        1      MINOR
 29/09 AM     4.6        1.9        1.5        1      MINOR
 29/10 PM     4.1        1.4        1.2        1       NONE
 30/10 AM     4.7        2.0        1.4        1      MINOR

COROLLA NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/06 PM     6.3        2.6        2.1        9     MODERATE
 28/07 AM     5.9        2.2        1.7        8      MINOR
 28/07 PM     5.9        2.2        1.6       6-7     MINOR
 29/08 AM     5.7        2.0        1.2       5-6     MINOR
 29/08 PM     5.2        1.5        1.0        5       NONE
 30/09 AM     5.8        2.1        1.2        5      MINOR

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
244 PM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

MDZ025-280245-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-230928T0200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230928T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230928T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-
244 PM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one 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 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
  Statement, a high risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Maryland Beaches County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday.
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
  threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above
  ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low
  lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the
  waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming
  and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large
  breaking waves of 6 to 8 ft will result in dangerous surf
  conditions. Do not enter or approach the water due to the risk
  of being swept away.

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.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/07 PM     4.1        1.6        1.1       1-6     MINOR
 28/07 AM     3.7        1.2        0.9        1       NONE
 28/08 PM     4.0        1.5        1.0        1      MINOR
 29/08 AM     3.8        1.3        0.8        1       NONE
 29/09 PM     3.9        1.4        0.9        1       NONE
 30/09 AM     3.9        1.4        0.8        1       NONE

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
244 PM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

VAZ099-280245-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-230928T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230928T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230928T0000Z/
Accomack-
244 PM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
  and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
  waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
  Statement, a high risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Accomack County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM EDT
  Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday.
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
  threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above
  ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low
  lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the
  waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming
  and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Large
  breaking waves of 7 to 9 ft will result in dangerous surf
  conditions. Do not enter or approach the water due to the risk
  of being swept away.

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.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/11 PM     4.3        1.8        1.3        2       NONE
 28/12 PM     4.2        1.7        1.2        2       NONE
 29/12 AM     4.1        1.6        1.1        2       NONE
 29/01 PM     4.2        1.7        1.0        2       NONE
 30/01 AM     3.9        1.4        0.9        2       NONE

NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/10 PM     3.7        1.7        1.8        3     MODERATE
 28/10 AM     3.7        1.7        1.8        3     MODERATE
 28/10 PM     3.6        1.6        1.7        3     MODERATE
 29/10 AM     3.5        1.5        1.5        3     MODERATE
 29/11 PM     3.1        1.1        1.3        2      MINOR
 30/12 PM     3.4        1.4        1.3        3      MINOR

CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/07 PM     4.5        1.7        1.2        2      MINOR
 28/08 AM     4.1        1.3        1.0        2       NONE
 28/08 PM     4.4        1.6        1.1        2       NONE
 29/08 AM     4.3        1.5        1.0        1       NONE
 29/09 PM     4.0        1.2        0.8        1       NONE
 30/09 AM     4.3        1.5        0.9        2       NONE

WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/08 PM     7.2        2.7        2.0        1      MINOR
 28/08 AM     6.7        2.2        1.7        1      MINOR
 28/09 PM     6.8        2.3        1.6        1      MINOR
 29/09 AM     6.7        2.2        1.4        1      MINOR
 29/10 PM     6.2        1.7        1.1        1       NONE
 30/10 AM     6.6        2.1        1.2        1      MINOR

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
244 PM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

VAZ100-280245-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230928T0400Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230928T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230928T0000Z/
Northampton-
244 PM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to two feet of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
  and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
  waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
  Statement, a high risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Northampton County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT
  tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Thursday.
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in
  an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses
  near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet
  above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth
  to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses.
  Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal
  rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of
  vehicles. Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 ft will result in
  dangerous surf conditions. Do not enter or approach the water
  due to the risk of being swept away.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/10 PM     3.7        1.7        1.8        3     MODERATE
 28/10 AM     3.7        1.7        1.8        3     MODERATE
 28/10 PM     3.6        1.6        1.7        3     MODERATE
 29/10 AM     3.5        1.5        1.5        3     MODERATE
 29/11 PM     3.1        1.1        1.3        2      MINOR
 30/12 PM     3.4        1.4        1.3        3      MINOR

KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/07 PM     5.0        2.0        1.7       2-3    MODERATE
 28/08 AM     4.9        1.9        1.5        3      MINOR
 28/09 PM     4.9        1.9        1.5        2      MINOR
 29/09 AM     4.8        1.8        1.2        3      MINOR
 29/09 PM     4.4        1.4        1.0        2       NONE
 30/10 AM     4.8        1.8        1.1        3      MINOR

OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/08 PM     7.6        3.0        1.5        1     MODERATE
 28/08 AM     6.8        2.2        1.2        1       NONE
 28/09 PM     7.4        2.8        1.3        1      MINOR
 29/09 AM     7.1        2.5        1.1        1      MINOR
 29/09 PM     6.7        2.1        0.8        1       NONE
 30/10 AM     7.3        2.7        1.0        1      MINOR

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1120 AM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

NCZ203-205-280330-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230928T1300Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230928T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0066.000000T0000Z-230928T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
1120 AM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two 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 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
  Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and
  strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 AM EDT
  Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level 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. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles
  will be possible. 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...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 12:15 PM Wednesday. Ocean overwash is
  possible around the times of high tide around 6 PM this evening.

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.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Duck NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/06 PM     6.4        2.7        2.2       8-9    Moderate
 28/07 AM     6.0        2.3        1.8        7     Moderate
 28/07 PM     5.7        2.0        1.4        6      Minor
 29/08 AM     5.6        1.9        1.1       5-6     Minor
 29/08 PM     5.2        1.5        1.0        5       None


&&

$$

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