North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/26/2026 21:02
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
above ground level low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways with compromised dune structures. Elevated water
levels due to high astronomical tides and period of west winds
may lead to localized minor flooding of low-lying areas prone to
sound- side flooding. 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, large breaking waves,