High Surf Advisory for Northern Outer Banks
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Impacts: Flooding of lots,...
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. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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 High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. 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 Tides peak Tuesday and Wednesday.
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High Surf Advisory issued October 24 at 5:15AM EDT until October 25 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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High Surf Advisory issued October 24 at 5:15AM EDT until October 25 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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High Surf Advisory issued October 24 at 4:14AM EDT until October 25 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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High Surf Advisory issued October 24 at 4:14AM EDT until October 25 at 12:00AM 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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