What was issued
* 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. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 10 to 14 feet in the surf zone north of Cape Hatteras.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and
large breaking waves expected.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island. Beach hazard statement and the high
surf advisory is confined to beaches north of Cape Hatteras.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. NC-12 remains closed
from the Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe. 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next high tide is around 8 PM tonight.
The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a
couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around
230 PM Sunday.
What you should do
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced 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.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
Affected area