Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
358 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026

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Northern Outer Banks-
358 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
  and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
  Advisory, up to 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, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM Saturday to
  11 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tide levels will continue to rise with King
  Tide Cycle in place through the upcoming work-week. The morning
  high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides. King Tide
  peaks TUE and WED.

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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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
358 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026

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Hatteras Island-
358 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 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.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Monday.
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Ocean overwash impacts will improve some this
  morning as seas continue to subside. However, seas build some
  tonight through the weekend which may bring additional minor
  overwash in areas were dunes have been compromised. NC-12
  between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe remains closed.
  Today`s high tide is around 6 pm this evening. 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...Tide levels will continue to rise with King
  Tide Cycle in place through the upcoming work-week. The morning
  high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides. King Tide
  peaks TUE and WED.

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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