Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 8:44PM EDT until September 26 at 11:00AM 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 as strong NW'rly winds remain in place tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone north of Cape Hatteras. 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 and the high surf advisory is confined to beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday 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...The most likely time for strong rip currents t…

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