Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 12:02AM EDT until September 28 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2026 - 9:02pm
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
8 feet feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and hazardous
debris in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to
one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with
compromised dune structures.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For
the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
with compromised dune structures resulting in a low threat of
property damage. Numerous roads may be closed. NC-12 remains
closed from the Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe. 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides on Sunday are around 8:20 AM and
8:40 PM.
Instruction:
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.
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.
Area Description:
Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov