Beach Hazards Statement for Hatteras Island
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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 in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. Impacts: Ocean overwash impacts will continue through at least mid week, especially around high tide in areas...
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 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. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Ocean overwash impacts will continue through at least mid week, especially around high tide in areas where dunes have been compromised. NC-12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe remains closed. The next high tide is around 9 AM. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tide levels will remain high with a King Tide Cycle in place through Thursday. The morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides.
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Official revisions
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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 27 at 8:22PM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 27 at 8:22PM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Official revision - Alert
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 27 at 8:22PM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Official revision - Alert
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 27 at 8:22PM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Source and limitations
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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