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WHUS42 KMHX 191847
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COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
247 PM EDT MON OCT 19 2026
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HATTERAS ISLAND-
247 PM EDT MON OCT 19 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD WARNING, 2 TO 4 FEET OF
INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR
SHORELINES AND TIDAL WATERWAYS. FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY,
LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF 10 TO 14 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.
* WHEN...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD WARNING, UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY. FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, UNTIL 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY. FOR THE BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING.
* IMPACTS...UP TO 2 TO 4 FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
IS EXPECTED IN SOME AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL WATERWAYS
RESULTING IN AN ELEVATED THREAT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. FLOODING
WILL EXTEND INLAND FROM THE WATERFRONT THREATENING SOME HOMES
AND BUSINESSES. NUMEROUS ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF
VEHICLES WILL BE POSSIBLE. VULNERABLE PORTIONS OF NC-12 MAY BE
INUNDATED, ESPECIALLY AROUND HIGH TIDE. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY
OF BEING STRANDED ON HATTERAS ISLAND FOR MULTIPLE DAYS. THIS
COULD BE LIFE THREATENING IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY. DANGEROUS
SWIMMING AND SURFING CONDITIONS AND LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION.
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...THIS IS A LONG DURATION EVENT WITH
UNCERTAINTY ON WHEN CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. SIGNIFICANT OCEAN
OVERWASH IMPACTS ARE EXPECTED AT VULNERABLE OCEANSIDE AREAS
THROUGH MULTIPLE HIGH TIDE CYCLES INTO MID WEEK. MINOR
SOUNDSIDE WATER LEVEL RISES WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO PROTECT FLOOD-PRONE PROPERTY. IF
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED, DO NOT DRIVE AROUND BARRICADES OR THROUGH
WATER OF UNKNOWN DEPTH.
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.
STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS CAN SWEEP SWIMMERS AND SURFERS INTO RIP
CURRENTS, PIERS, JETTIES AND OTHER HAZARDOUS AREAS. IN MANY
CASES, THE LONGSHORE CURRENT IS STRONG ENOUGH TO PREVENT SWIMMERS
FROM BEING ABLE TO KEEP THEIR FEET ON THE BOTTOM MAKING IT
DIFFICULT TO RETURN TO SHORE.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
COAST GUARD HATTERAS NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.5 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.3 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 2.6 1.4 1.9 4 MINOR
20/03 PM 2.4 1.2 1.7 3 NONE
21/05 AM 2.4 1.2 1.6 3 NONE
21/04 PM 2.6 1.4 1.9 3 MINOR
22/05 AM 2.6 1.4 1.8 2-3 MINOR
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OCRACOKE ISLAND-
247 PM EDT MON OCT 19 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD WARNING, UP TO 2 TO 4 FEET OF
INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR
SHORELINES AND TIDAL WATERWAYS. FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY,
LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF 6 TO 9 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...OCRACOKE ISLAND.
* WHEN...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD WARNING, UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY. FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY. FOR THE BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING.
* IMPACTS...UP TO 2 TO 4 FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
IS EXPECTED IN SOME AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL WATERWAYS
RESULTING IN AN ELEVATED THREAT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. FLOODING
WILL EXTEND INLAND FROM THE WATERFRONT THREATENING SOME HOMES
AND BUSINESSES. NUMEROUS ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF
VEHICLES WILL BE POSSIBLE. VULNERABLE PORTIONS OF NC-12 MAY BE
INUNDATED, ESPECIALLY AROUND HIGH TIDE. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY
OF BEING STRANDED ON OCRACOKE FOR MULTIPLE DAYS. THIS COULD BE
LIFE THREATENING IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY. DANGEROUS SWIMMING
AND SURFING CONDITIONS AND LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION. 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...THIS IS A LONG DURATION EVENT WITH
UNCERTAINTY ON WHEN CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE. SIGNIFICANT OCEAN
OVERWASH IMPACTS ARE EXPECTED AT VULNERABLE OCEANSIDE AREAS
THROUGH MULTIPLE HIGH TIDE CYCLES INTO MID WEEK. MINOR
SOUNDSIDE WATER LEVEL RISES WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO PROTECT FLOOD-PRONE PROPERTY. IF
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED, DO NOT DRIVE AROUND BARRICADES OR THROUGH
WATER OF UNKNOWN DEPTH.
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.
STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS CAN SWEEP SWIMMERS AND SURFERS INTO RIP
CURRENTS, PIERS, JETTIES AND OTHER HAZARDOUS AREAS. IN MANY
CASES, THE LONGSHORE CURRENT IS STRONG ENOUGH TO PREVENT SWIMMERS
FROM BEING ABLE TO KEEP THEIR FEET ON THE BOTTOM MAKING IT
DIFFICULT TO RETURN TO SHORE.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
OCRACOKE INLET NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 4.4 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/04 PM 2.7 1.6 1.7 4 NONE
20/03 AM 2.7 1.6 1.8 3 NONE
20/03 PM 2.8 1.7 1.7 3 NONE
21/04 AM 2.8 1.7 1.8 3 NONE
21/06 PM 3.0 1.9 2.0 3 MINOR
22/05 AM 3.0 1.9 1.9 2 MINOR
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EAST CARTERET-
247 PM EDT MON OCT 19 2026
..COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, UP TO 1 TO 2 FEET OF
INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES
AND TIDAL WATERWAYS. FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, LARGE BREAKING
WAVES OF 8 TO 10 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...EAST CARTERET COUNTY.
* WHEN...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY.
FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY. FOR THE
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.
* IMPACTS...UP TO 1 TO 2 FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL IS
EXPECTED IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL WATERWAYS
RESULTING IN A LOW THREAT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. SOME ROADS AND
LOW LYING PROPERTY INCLUDING PARKING LOTS, PARKS, LAWNS, AND
HOMES ADJACENT TO THE WATERFRONT WILL EXPERIENCE SHALLOW
FLOODING. DANGEROUS SWIMMING AND SURFING CONDITIONS AND
LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION. 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS CAN SWEEP SWIMMERS AND SURFERS INTO RIP
CURRENTS, PIERS, JETTIES AND OTHER HAZARDOUS AREAS. IN MANY
CASES, THE LONGSHORE CURRENT IS STRONG ENOUGH TO PREVENT SWIMMERS
FROM BEING ABLE TO KEEP THEIR FEET ON THE BOTTOM MAKING IT
DIFFICULT TO RETURN TO SHORE.
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NORTHERN OUTER BANKS-
247 PM EDT MON OCT 19 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, UP TO 1 TO 3 FEET OF
INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR
SHORELINES AND TIDAL WATERWAYS. FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY,
LARGE BREAKING WAVES OF 9 TO 12 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...NORTHERN OUTER BANKS.
* WHEN...FOR THE COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY. FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, UNTIL 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY. FOR THE BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT, UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING.
* IMPACTS...UP TO 1 TO 3 FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
IS EXPECTED IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL
WATERWAYS RESULTING IN A LOW THREAT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. SOME
ROADS AND LOW LYING PROPERTY INCLUDING PARKING LOTS, PARKS,
LAWNS, AND HOMES ADJACENT TO THE WATERFRONT WILL EXPERIENCE
SHALLOW FLOODING. DANGEROUS SWIMMING AND SURFING CONDITIONS
AND LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION. 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS CAN SWEEP SWIMMERS AND SURFERS INTO RIP
CURRENTS, PIERS, JETTIES AND OTHER HAZARDOUS AREAS. IN MANY
CASES, THE LONGSHORE CURRENT IS STRONG ENOUGH TO PREVENT SWIMMERS
FROM BEING ABLE TO KEEP THEIR FEET ON THE BOTTOM MAKING IT
DIFFICULT TO RETURN TO SHORE.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
DUCK NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/03 PM 5.4 1.7 2.1 10-11 NONE
20/03 AM 5.3 1.6 2.4 10 NONE
20/03 PM 5.6 1.9 2.2 9 MINOR
21/04 AM 5.8 2.1 2.7 9 MINOR
21/04 PM 6.2 2.5 2.8 9 MODERATE
22/05 AM 5.9 2.2 2.5 9 MINOR
NCZ094-194-200600-
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PAMLICO-SOUTHERN CRAVEN-
247 PM EDT MON OCT 19 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...UP TO 1 TO 2 FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
EXPECTED IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL
WATERWAYS.
* WHERE...AREAS ALONG THE PAMLICO SOUND, TRENT, BAY AND LOWER
NEUSE RIVERS, AND ADJACENT TIDAL CREEKS.
* WHEN...UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY.
* IMPACTS...FLOODING OF LOTS, PARKS, AND ROADS WITH ONLY
ISOLATED ROAD CLOSURES EXPECTED.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
NCZ046-200600-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-261020T0600Z/
TYRRELL-
247 PM EDT MON OCT 19 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...UP TO 1 TO 2 FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
EXPECTED IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL
WATERWAYS.
* WHERE...AREAS ALONG THE ALBEMARLE SOUND, ALLIGATOR RIVER,
SCUPPERNONG RIVER, AND ADJACENT TIDAL CREEKS.
* WHEN...UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY.
* IMPACTS...UP TO 1 TO 2 FEET OF INUNDATION ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
IS EXPECTED IN LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR SHORELINES AND TIDAL
WATERWAYS RESULTING IN A LOW THREAT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. SOME
ROADS AND LOW LYING PROPERTY INCLUDING PARKING LOTS, PARKS,
LAWNS, AND HOMES ADJACENT TO THE WATERFRONT WILL EXPERIENCE
SHALLOW FLOODING. FLOODING WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF HIGHWAY 94
AROUND NORTHWEST FORK, WITH WATER OVER THE ROADWAY IN SPOTS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
NCZ195-200000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0072.000000T0000Z-261020T0000Z/
WEST CARTERET-
247 PM EDT MON OCT 19 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS AND STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS IN
THE SURF ZONE.
* WHERE...BOGUE BANKS BEACHES.
* WHEN...UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.
* IMPACTS...RIP CURRENTS CAN SWEEP EVEN THE BEST SWIMMERS AWAY
FROM SHORE INTO DEEPER WATER. STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS WILL
CREATE DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...THE MOST LIKELY TIME FOR STRONG RIP
CURRENTS TO OCCUR IS A COUPLE HOURS EITHER SIDE OF LOW TIDE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS CAN SWEEP SWIMMERS AND SURFERS INTO RIP
CURRENTS, PIERS, JETTIES AND OTHER HAZARDOUS AREAS. IN MANY
CASES, THE LONGSHORE CURRENT IS STRONG ENOUGH TO PREVENT SWIMMERS
FROM BEING ABLE TO KEEP THEIR FEET ON THE BOTTOM MAKING IT
DIFFICULT TO RETURN TO SHORE.
NCZ199-200000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0072.000000T0000Z-261020T0000Z/
COASTAL ONSLOW-
247 PM EDT MON OCT 19 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS, LARGE BREAKING WAVES EXPECTED,
AND STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS IN THE SURF ZONE.
* WHERE...ONSLOW COUNTY BEACHES.
* WHEN...UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.
* IMPACTS...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 TO OCCUR IS A COUPLE HOURS EITHER SIDE OF LOW TIDE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS CAN SWEEP SWIMMERS AND SURFERS INTO RIP
CURRENTS, PIERS, JETTIES AND OTHER HAZARDOUS AREAS. IN MANY
CASES, THE LONGSHORE CURRENT IS STRONG ENOUGH TO PREVENT SWIMMERS
FROM BEING ABLE TO KEEP THEIR FEET ON THE BOTTOM MAKING IT
DIFFICULT TO RETURN TO SHORE.
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