Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
245 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025
NCZ205-050000-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-251005T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0080.000000T0000Z-251005T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
245 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* 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 in
the surf zone.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Additional minor oceanside coastal flooding, with
inundation 1 to 2 feet above ground level, locally higher with
wave action, resulting in an elevated threat of continued
property damage. 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 11:00 AM Saturday.
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
245 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025
NCZ196-203-204-050000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0080.000000T0000Z-251005T0000Z/
East Carteret-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-
245 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...Core Banks, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island
beaches.
* WHEN...Through this 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 11:00 AM Saturday.
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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
229 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025
MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-050230-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.BH.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251006T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
229 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...A high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In North Carolina,
Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
