Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 26 at 8:16PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
above ground level low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways. 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 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and
large breaking waves expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks ocean-side locales that experienced
weakening of dune structures over the last few days. For sound-
side localized flooding, low-lying areas prone to sound-side
flooding in and near Manteo..
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT
Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage. Dune structure
erosion is possible in vulnerable locations. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next ocean-side high tide times are
around 8 PM tonight, 815 AM Sunday, and 830 PM Sunday. The
sound-side high times are around 1130 AM Sunday and midnight
Sunday night. 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.
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:
Northern Outer Banks
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov