Severe Storm Surge ● Closed
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 4:48AM EDT until September 25 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC, United States of America
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* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and large breaking waves north of Cape Hatteras. Dangerous rip
currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents
in the surf zone south of Cape Hatteras. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves peaking at 10 to 15 feet
expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 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 from Buxton
southward when winds become more northerly late Thursday and
Friday.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning
through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 2 PM
this afternoon to 11 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Portions of Highway 12
will be inundated. Low lying property including homes,
businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be
inundated. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. 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. Strong longshore currents will
create dangerous swimming conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged nature of the event will
continue to erode dune structures. Winds and waves are
forecast to peak latter half of Thursday.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Hatteras Island |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-09-23T17:00:00-04:00 |
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