NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 3:48PM EDT until September 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 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 as strong N'rly winds remain
in place today. 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 Warning, until 11 AM EDT
Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Portions of Highway 12
remain closed between Pony Pens and the ferry dock. Low lying
property including homes, businesses, and some critical
infrastructure will be inundated. 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 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 1:15 PM
Friday.
- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- This month
- 1406th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days