Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 4:48AM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 1:48am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 2:00pm
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 8 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
from 2 PM this afternoon 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