Coastal Flood Warning issued September 24 at 8:35PM EDT until September 25 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...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 from Buxton southward/westward when winds become more northerly tonight into Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. Beach hazard statement for longshore currents is expected to be confined to beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. NC-12 remains closed from the Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline and dune erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide Friday is 7:01 AM and 7:16 PM. The most likely time for strong rip cur…

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