Beach Hazards Statement for East Carteret
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- East Carteret, Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island
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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: 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. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. Impacts: Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...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. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * 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 1 PM Saturday. 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 Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 23 at 8:13PM EDT until October 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 23 at 8:13PM EDT until October 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 23 at 8:13PM EDT until October 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 23 at 8:13PM EDT until October 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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