Severe Storm Surge ● Closed
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 6:18PM 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 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/westward when winds
become more northerly late Thursday and Friday. For the High
Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet in the surf
zone. For the Beach Hazards Statements, dangerous rip currents,
large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf
zone.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 PM EDT Friday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the
first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning
through Thursday evening.
* 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.
Some shoreline and dune erosion will occur. 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...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 12:25 PM 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 | 2026-09-24T06:30:00-04:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Hatteras Island
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