Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 22 at 4:42PM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and strong longshore currents 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
when winds become more northerly late Thursday and Friday.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Wednesday morning
through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from
2 PM Wednesday 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.
Some shoreline erosion will occur. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description:
Ocracoke Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov