NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 5:44PM EDT until September 27 at 12:00AM 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. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet in the surf zone north
of Cape Hatteras. 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 and the high surf advisory is confined to beaches
north of Cape Hatteras.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next high tide is around 8 PM
tonight. The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur
is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur
around 2 PM Saturday.
- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- This month
- 1541st Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days