NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 10:04AM EDT until September 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. Up to 1 foot of inundation is
possible for sound-side flooding from Buxton
southward/westward as strong N'rly winds remain in place
today. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10
to 15 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and
strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island. Beach hazard statement for longshore
currents is expected to be confined to beaches north of Cape
Hatteras.

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

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. NC-12 remains closed
from the Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
will be inundated. Some shoreline and dune erosion will occur.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. 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 next high tide is around 7:15 PM. The
most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple
hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 1:10 PM
Friday.

Severity

Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe

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