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Beach Hazards Statement 25, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

September 11, 2018

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 11, 2018, 8:45 PM EDT. It was in force for 71 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 11, 2018, 8:45 PM EDT (00:45 UTC)
Expired
Sep 14, 2018, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
71 hr
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

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936 
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
845 PM EDT Tue Sep 11 2018

...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS THROUGH THIS WEEKEND...

.Hurricane Florence will bring dangerous surf conditions to all
North Carolina beaches through this weekend.

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Carteret-Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
845 PM EDT Tue Sep 11 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a High Surf Advisory, which is in effect from noon Wednesday to
8 PM EDT Friday. A Beach Hazards Statement has also been issued.
This Beach Hazards Statement is in effect through Wednesday
evening.

* LOCATIONS...Eastern North Carolina beaches.

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and high surf.

* TIMING...Rip current threat for all beaches Wednesday. Surf will
  build above 8 feet on Wednesday afternoon from Rodanthe to Cape
  Lookout. Dangerous surf conditions will likely continue through
  the weekend.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening surf conditions and minor beach
  erosion possible.

* SURF HEIGHT...4 to 6 feet, building to 7 to 10 feet from
  Rodanthe to Cape Lookout on Wednesday afternoon. Surf will
  likely peak above 15 feet Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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. The 
most common injuries with strong shore break are neck and back 
injuries, which most often occur when the powerful surf throws a 
swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom. 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.

&&

$$

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Onslow-
845 PM EDT Tue Sep 11 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a High Surf Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM Thursday to
8 PM EDT Friday. A Beach Hazards Statement has also been issued.
This Beach Hazards Statement is in effect through Wednesday
evening.

* LOCATIONS...Onslow County beaches.

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents and high surf.

* TIMING...Rip current threat for all beaches Wednesday. Surf will
  build above 8 feet on Thursday morning. Dangerous surf 
  conditions will likely continue through the weekend.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening surf conditions and minor beach
  erosion possible.

* SURF HEIGHT...4 to 6 feet, building above 8 feet early Thursday
  morning. Surf will likely peak above 15 feet late Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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. The 
most common injuries with strong shore break are neck and back 
injuries, which most often occur when the powerful surf throws a 
swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom. 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.
&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
689 
WHUS42 KMHX 120718
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
318 AM EDT Wed Sep 12 2018

...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THIS WEEKEND...

.Hurricane Florence will bring dangerous surf conditions to all
North Carolina beaches through this weekend.

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/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180913T0000Z/
Carteret-Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
318 AM EDT Wed Sep 12 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Eastern North Carolina beaches.

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents, dangerous shore break and high
  surf.

* TIMING...High threat of dangerous rip currents and surf
  conditions expected for all beaches through this weekend. 

* IMPACTS...Life threatening surf conditions and minor beach 
  erosion possible.

* SURF HEIGHT...4 to 6 feet, building to 6 to 10 feet today. Surf
  will likely peak above 15 feet Thursday and Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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. The
most common injuries with strong shore break are neck and back
injuries, which most often occur when the powerful surf throws a
swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom. 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.

&&

$$

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Onslow-
318 AM EDT Wed Sep 12 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Onslow County beaches.

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents, dangerous shore break and high
  surf.

* TIMING...High threat of dangerous rip currents and surf
  conditions expected for all beaches through this weekend. 

* IMPACTS...Life threatening surf conditions and minor beach 
  erosion possible.

* SURF HEIGHT...3 to 5 feet, building above 8 feet tonight. Surf
  will likely peak above 15 feet Thursday and Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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. The
most common injuries with strong shore break are neck and back
injuries, which most often occur when the powerful surf throws a
swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom. 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. 
&&

$$
447 
WHUS42 KMHX 121335
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
935 AM EDT Wed Sep 12 2018

...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THIS WEEKEND...

.Hurricane Florence will bring dangerous surf conditions to all
North Carolina beaches through this weekend.

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/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180913T0000Z/
Carteret-Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
935 AM EDT Wed Sep 12 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Eastern North Carolina beaches.

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents, dangerous shore break and 
  high surf.

* TIMING...High threat of dangerous rip currents and surf 
  conditions expected for all beaches through this weekend.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening surf conditions and minor beach 
  erosion possible.

* SURF HEIGHT...4 to 6 feet, building to 6 to 10 feet today. 
  Surf will likely peak above 15 feet Thursday and Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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. The
most common injuries with strong shore break are neck and back
injuries, which most often occur when the powerful surf throws a
swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom. 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.

&&

$$

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Onslow-
935 AM EDT Wed Sep 12 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Onslow County beaches.

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents, dangerous shore break and 
  high surf.

* TIMING...High threat of dangerous rip currents and surf 
  conditions expected for all beaches through this weekend.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening surf conditions and minor beach 
  erosion possible.

* SURF HEIGHT...3 to 5 feet, building above 8 feet tonight. Surf 
  will likely peak above 15 feet Thursday and Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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. The
most common injuries with strong shore break are neck and back
injuries, which most often occur when the powerful surf throws a
swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom. 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. 
&&

$$
534 
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CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
810 PM EDT Wed Sep 12 2018

...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THIS WEEKEND...

.Hurricane Florence will bring dangerous surf conditions to all
North Carolina beaches through this weekend.

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Carteret-Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
810 PM EDT Wed Sep 12 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Eastern North Carolina beaches.

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents, dangerous shore break and 
  high surf.

* TIMING...High threat of dangerous rip currents and surf 
  conditions expected for all beaches through this weekend.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening surf conditions and minor beach 
  erosion possible.

* SURF HEIGHT...12 to 16 feet from approximately Rodanthe to Cape
  Lookout with higher waves possible. 8 to 12 feet elsewhere.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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. The
most common injuries with strong shore break are neck and back
injuries, which most often occur when the powerful surf throws a
swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom. 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.

&&

$$

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Onslow-
810 PM EDT Wed Sep 12 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Onslow County beaches.

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents, dangerous shore break and 
  high surf.

* TIMING...High threat of dangerous rip currents and surf 
  conditions expected for all beaches through this weekend.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening surf conditions and minor beach 
  erosion possible.

* SURF HEIGHT...8 to 12 feet with higher waves possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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. The
most common injuries with strong shore break are neck and back
injuries, which most often occur when the powerful surf throws a
swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom. 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. 
&&

$$
610 
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CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
221 AM EDT Thu Sep 13 2018

...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT BEACH EROSION EXPECTED
THROUGH THIS WEEKEND...

.Hurricane Florence will bring dangerous surf conditions and
significant beach erosion to all North Carolina beaches through 
this weekend.

NCZ095-103-104-140015-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180916T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180914T0000Z/
Carteret-Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
221 AM EDT Thu Sep 13 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Eastern North Carolina beaches.

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents, dangerous shore break, very
  high surf and significant beach erosion.

* TIMING...Through this weekend.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening surf conditions and significant beach
  erosion likely.

* SURF HEIGHT...15 to 25 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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. The
most common injuries with strong shore break are neck and back
injuries, which most often occur when the powerful surf throws a
swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom. 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.

&&

$$

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Onslow-
221 AM EDT Thu Sep 13 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Onslow County beaches.

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents, dangerous shore break, very
  high surf and significant beach erosion.

* TIMING...Through this weekend.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening surf conditions and significant beach
  erosion likely.

* SURF HEIGHT...15 to 25 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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. The
most common injuries with strong shore break are neck and back
injuries, which most often occur when the powerful surf throws a
swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom. 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. 
&&

$$
611 
WHUS42 KMHX 131319
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
919 AM EDT Thu Sep 13 2018

...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT BEACH EROSION
EXPECTED THROUGH THIS WEEKEND...

.Hurricane Florence will bring dangerous surf conditions and
significant beach erosion to all North Carolina beaches through
this weekend.

NCZ095-103-104-140130-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180916T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180914T0000Z/
Carteret-Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
919 AM EDT Thu Sep 13 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Eastern North Carolina beaches.

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents, dangerous shore break, very 
  high surf and significant beach erosion.

* TIMING...Through this weekend.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening surf conditions and significant 
  beach erosion likely.

* SURF HEIGHT...15 to 25 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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. The
most common injuries with strong shore break are neck and back
injuries, which most often occur when the powerful surf throws a
swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom. 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.

&&

$$

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Onslow-
919 AM EDT Thu Sep 13 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Onslow County beaches.

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents, dangerous shore break, very 
  high surf and significant beach erosion.

* TIMING...Through this weekend.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening surf conditions and significant 
  beach erosion likely.

* SURF HEIGHT...15 to 25 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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. The
most common injuries with strong shore break are neck and back
injuries, which most often occur when the powerful surf throws a
swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom. 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. 
&&

$$
866 
WHUS42 KMHX 131441
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1041 AM EDT Thu Sep 13 2018

...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT BEACH EROSION
EXPECTED THROUGH THIS WEEKEND...

.Hurricane Florence will bring dangerous surf conditions and
significant beach erosion to all North Carolina beaches through
this weekend.

NCZ095-098-103-104-140000-
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/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180914T0000Z/
Carteret-Onslow-Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
1041 AM EDT Thu Sep 13 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has
cancelled the High Surf Advisory.

* LOCATIONS...Eastern North Carolina beaches.

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents, extreme shore break, very 
  high surf and significant beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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.

&&

$$
196 
WHUS42 KMHX 131948
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
348 PM EDT Thu Sep 13 2018

...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT BEACH EROSION
EXPECTED THROUGH THIS WEEKEND...

.Hurricane Florence will bring dangerous surf conditions and
significant beach erosion to all North Carolina beaches through
this weekend.

NCZ095-098-103-104-140800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180915T0000Z/
Carteret-Onslow-Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
348 PM EDT Thu Sep 13 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Eastern North Carolina beaches.

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents, extreme shore break, very 
  high surf and significant beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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.

&&

$$
970 
WHUS42 KMHX 140641
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
241 AM EDT Fri Sep 14 2018

...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS AND SIGNIFICANT BEACH EROSION
EXPECTED THROUGH THIS WEEKEND...

.Hurricane Florence will bring dangerous surf conditions and
significant beach erosion to all North Carolina beaches through
this weekend.

NCZ095-098-103-104-150000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0025.000000T0000Z-180915T0000Z/
Carteret-Onslow-Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
241 AM EDT Fri Sep 14 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Eastern North Carolina beaches.

* HAZARDS...Dangerous rip currents, extreme shore break, very 
  high surf and significant beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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.

&&

$$
789 
WHUS42 KMHX 150022
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
822 PM EDT Fri Sep 14 2018

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG ALL EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
BEACHES ON SATURDAY...

.Dangerous rip currents are expected at all Eastern North 
Carolina beaches on Saturday and will likely continue into the 
weekend.

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/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0026.180915T0022Z-180916T0000Z/
Carteret-Onslow-Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
822 PM EDT Fri Sep 14 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a Beach Hazards Statement, which is in effect through Saturday
evening.

* LOCATIONS...Eastern North Carolina beaches.

* HAZARDS...High risk of rip currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the
current, swim back to shore. 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this beach hazards statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this beach hazards statement went out at Sep 11, 7:02 PM EDT, 1 hour 43 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 11, 7:02 PM EDT, 1 hour 43 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
702 PM EDT Tue Sep 11 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will ridge into the region through Wednesday.
Major Hurricane Florence is expected to make landfall somewhere
in the Carolinas late Thursday into early Friday. Significant
impacts are likely to be felt across North Carolina. Please
continue to follow the latest forecasts from the National
Hurricane Center.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING/...
As of 7 pm Tue...Have tweaked PoPs to carry mention of isolated
showers over the eastern third of the forecast area. Lows mainly
in the mid 70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 6 PM WEDNESDAY/...
As of 330 PM Tue...Expect typical diurnal driven showers and
thunderstorm tomorrow, but coverage is expected to be less than
today as subsidence moves into the area ahead of Hurricane
Florence. High temps will be similar to the last several days,
expect highs to range 85-90 degrees.

Winds will gradually increase Wednesday night as the pressure
gradient starts to tighten due to Hurricane Florence. The outer
bands of Florence will start to filter into the area.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 425 AM Tue...All eyes will be on Major Hurricane Florence
this week, as she remains a Category 4 storm and is expected to
remain a major hurricane through landfall along the North or
South Carolina coasts. Significant impacts are expected from
Florence including storm surge, extreme winds, possible
tornadoes, and exceptional amounts of rain which will likely
cause flash flooding, and eventually serious river flooding.

Thursday and Friday...Outer rain bands from Florence are
expected to reach the area by early Thursday morning, with the
main rain shield expected to move over Eastern NC later in the
afternoon lasting through Friday with very heavy rains.
Temperatures will be below average with highs in the to mid
80s, and low temps very mild.

For more details on the potentially serious impacts to Eastern
NC, please take a look at our latest storm briefing by copy and
pasting this url:

https:/www.weather.gov/media/mhx/LatestBriefing.pdf

Saturday through Mon...After landfall, Florence is expected to
stall for a period of time and then slowly drift away from the
region this weekend. There remains much uncertainty to where
Florence will move, and where any associated heavy rains will
fall. Have cont likely to categorical pops thru Sat then cont
broad high chance PoPs for the area Sunday into Tue. High temps
look to be near normal again with lots of clouds around with
highs in the 80s, and lows will be mostly in the 70s.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Short Term /through Wed/...
As of 7 pm Tue...High confidence in VFR conditions to continue
through late tonight. Only isolated showers possible overnight.
Scattered convection possible in the afternoon Wednesday. Light
and variable winds overnight, then light southerly Wed.

Long Term /Wednesday night through Sunday/...
As of 425 AM Tue...Thursday into Friday, there will likely be a
prolonged period of sub-VFR conditions with the arrival of
Hurricane Florence. With strong winds expected, there will be
considerable hazards to flying, as well as very heavy and
prolonged rainfall. Scattered to numerous showers and widely
scattered thunderstorms will continue over the region through
the weekend producing sub VFR conditions at times.

&&

.MARINE...
Short Term /Through Wednesday/...
As of 7 pm Tue...Zones in good shape. No changes made. Latest
buoy obs are showing SE 5-15 knots and seas 4-6 ft. Light SE
winds expected through tonight, then gradually increasing 10-20
knots Wednesday. Seas will be in the 4-6 ft range northern
waters and 2-4 ft south of Hatteras through tonight, then seas
will gradually build 6-10 ft as swells from Florence begin to
increase.

Long Term /Wed night through Sunday/...
As of 425 AM Tue...Approaching Hurricane Florence will cause
winds to increase across the coastal waters Wed night, becoming
E Tropical Storm force 20-40 kts Wednesday night. Hurricane
Force winds are expected over the southern waters by Thursday
afternoon. Some extreme winds are possible over the western
portions of the southern waters if Florence's eyewall passes
nearby as currently forecasted. Winds will slowly begin to
subside Friday, but Tropical Storm force winds will extend into
Sat as Florence stalls inland.

Seas will initially be 3-6 ft Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
Seas will then rapidly rise to 6-12 ft by Wednesday afternoon,
and then 10-20 ft by Thursday morning. As Florence nears
landfall Thursday night seas will peak at 20-30 ft across the
coastal waters, and very slowly subside but remain elevated 10
ft or higher Friday through Sunday.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 400 PM Tue...An enhanced threat of strong rip currents
will continue through the week, with rough dangerous surf
developing as well, due to increasing swells from Hurricane
Florence.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Hurricane Warning for NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>095-098-103-
     104.
     Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ095-
     098-103-104.
MARINE...Hurricane Warning for AMZ130-131-135>137-150-152-154-156-158.
&&

SYNOPSIS...RF/BM
NEAR TERM...HSA/BM
SHORT TERM...BM
LONG TERM...RF/JME
AVIATION...HSA/BM/JME
MARINE...HSA/BM/JME
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHX
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 11, 11:24 AM EDT, 9 hours 21 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1124 AM EDT Tue Sep 11 2018

NCZ029-044>047-080-081-092>094-121530-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-
Jones-Craven-Pamlico-
1124 AM EDT Tue Sep 11 2018

...HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Watch.
   Hurricane Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Watch.
   Hurricane Watch.

Hurricane Florence is forecast to remain a dangerous major hurricane
and make landfall in the Carolinas late Thursday into early Friday.
There is still some uncertainty regarding the track forecast, but
confidence continues to increase in Eastern North Carolina seeing
significant to potentially life threatening impacts.

Please continue to monitor the latest forecasts on Hurricane
Florence. Now is time to prepare an emergency kit and review your
hurricane plan. For more information please view our briefing
available on our webpage.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ079-090-091-121530-
Greene-Duplin-Lenoir-
1124 AM EDT Tue Sep 11 2018

...HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Hurricane Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Hurricane Watch.

Hurricane Florence is forecast to remain a dangerous major hurricane
and make landfall in the Carolinas late Thursday into early Friday.
There is still some uncertainty regarding the track forecast, but
confidence continues to increase in Eastern North Carolina seeing
significant to potentially life threatening impacts.

Please continue to monitor the latest forecasts on Hurricane
Florence. Now is time to prepare an emergency kit and review your
hurricane plan. For more information please view our briefing
available on our webpage.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ095-098-103-104-121530-
Carteret-Onslow-Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
1124 AM EDT Tue Sep 11 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Storm Surge Watch.
   Hurricane Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Surge Watch.
   Hurricane Watch.

Hurricane Florence is forecast to remain a dangerous major hurricane
and make landfall in the Carolinas late Thursday into early Friday.
There is still some uncertainty regarding the track forecast, but
confidence continues to increase in Eastern North Carolina seeing
significant to potentially life threatening impacts.

Please continue to monitor the latest forecasts on Hurricane
Florence. Now is time to prepare an emergency kit and review your
hurricane plan. For more information please view our briefing
available on our webpage.

An enhanced rip current threat will continue through the week, with
rough surf developing, due to increasing swells from Hurricane
Florence. Minor ocean overwash will be possible at times of high
tide along the Outer Banks through Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 11, 8:45 PM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryMHX38 hr
Sep 12, 5:09 AM EDTFlash Flood WatchMHXBeaufort, Dare, Duplin, Greene, Hyde, Jones and 6 more5 days

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Sources

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