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Beach Hazards Statement 54, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

October 21, 20204 counties in North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Oct 21, 2020, 8:11 PM EDT for 4 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Oct 22, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 37 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 21, 2020, 8:11 PM EDT (00:11 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 22, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 23, 2020, 9:00 PM EDT
In force
37 hr
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

Counties Carteret County, NC, Dare County, NC, Hyde County, NC, Onslow County, NC

The radar

The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 61 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2020-10-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 157 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2020-10-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -7 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
157 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-216 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
974 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
10 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-7 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-1 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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665 
WHUS42 KMHX 220011
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
811 PM EDT Wed Oct 21 2020

NCZ196-203>205-221215-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0053.000000T0000Z-201022T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0054.201022T1200Z-201023T0000Z/
East Carteret-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-
Hatteras Island-
811 PM EDT Wed Oct 21 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves 
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...The beaches from Duck to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 6 AM and 730 PM Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-221215-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0054.201022T1200Z-201023T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
811 PM EDT Wed Oct 21 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 6 AM and 730 PM Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
397 
WHUS42 KMHX 220835
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
435 AM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

NCZ195-199-222045-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.201022T1200Z-201023T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
435 AM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 6:20 AM and 7:30 PM today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-203>205-222045-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.201022T1200Z-201023T0000Z/
East Carteret-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-
Hatteras Island-
435 AM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves 
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...The beaches from Duck to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 6:20 AM and 7:30 PM today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$
347 
WHUS42 KMHX 220950
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
550 AM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

NCZ203-205-222200-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.201023T0000Z-201025T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.201022T1200Z-201023T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
550 AM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves 
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 
  AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 6:20 AM and 7:30 PM today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-222200-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.201023T0300Z-201024T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.201022T1200Z-201023T0000Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
550 AM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves 
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 
  8 AM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 6:20 AM and 7:30 PM today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-222200-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.201022T1200Z-201023T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
550 AM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 6:20 AM and 7:30 PM today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
524 
WHUS42 KMHX 221501
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1101 AM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

NCZ203-205-230315-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.201023T0000Z-201025T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201023T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
1101 AM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves 
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 
  AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 7:45 PM Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-230315-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.201023T0300Z-201024T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201023T0000Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
1101 AM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves 
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 
  8 AM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 7:30 PM Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-230000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201023T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
1101 AM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 7:30 PM Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
718 
WHUS42 KMHX 221904
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
304 PM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

NCZ203-205-230715-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.201023T0000Z-201025T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201023T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
304 PM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in 
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 
  AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 7:45 PM Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-230715-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.201023T0300Z-201024T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201023T0000Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
304 PM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in 
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 
  8 AM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM 
  EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 7:30 PM Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-230000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201023T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
304 PM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 7:30 PM Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
914 
WHUS42 KMHX 222024
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
424 PM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

NCZ203-205-230830-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201024T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.201023T0000Z-201025T1200Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
424 PM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in 
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 
  AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 7 to 8 AM and PM on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-230830-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201024T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.201023T0300Z-201024T1200Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
424 PM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in 
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 
  8 AM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 
  Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 7 to 8 AM and PM on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-230830-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201024T0100Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
424 PM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 7 to 8 AM and PM on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

11
888 
WHUS42 KMHX 230741
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
341 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

NCZ203-205-232100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201025T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201024T0100Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
341 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf 
  zone.

* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 7 to 8 AM today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-232100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201024T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201024T0100Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
341 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf 
  zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 7 to 8 AM and PM today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-232100-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201024T0100Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
341 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 7 to 8 AM and PM today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
459 
WHUS42 KMHX 230803
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
403 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

NCZ203-205-232015-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201025T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201024T0100Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
403 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  9 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf 
  zone.

* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 7 to 8 AM today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-232015-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201024T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201024T0100Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
403 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf 
  zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 7 to 8 AM today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-232015-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201024T0100Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
403 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 7 to 8 AM today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
359 
WHUS42 KMHX 231432
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1032 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

NCZ203-205-240245-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201025T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201024T0100Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
1032 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf 
  zone.

* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 8:45 PM Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-240245-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201024T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201024T0100Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
1032 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf 
  zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 8:45 PM Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-240100-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201024T0100Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
1032 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 8:45 PM Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
384 
WHUS42 KMHX 231912
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
312 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

NCZ203-205-240715-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201025T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201024T0100Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
312 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  9 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf 
  zone.

* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Beach Hazards Statement, until 9 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 8:45 PM Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-240715-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201024T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201024T0100Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
312 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf 
  zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 9 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 8:45 PM Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-240100-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0054.000000T0000Z-201024T0100Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
312 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 8:45 PM Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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 Oct 21, 4:07 PM EDT, 4 hours 4 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 21, 4:07 PM EDT, 4 hours 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
407 PM EDT Wed Oct 21 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure over the Atlantic will extend into the area
through Friday. A weak front will cross Saturday night and
dissipate Sunday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 405 PM Wed...Little change in the pattern this afternoon
with an upper level high sitting just off the Mid-Atlantic coast
ridging into the southeast CONUS, with broad largely zonal flow
over the northern half of the U.S. This regime will largely
continue through the short term, although the upper high is
expected to weaken through tomorrow as TC Epsilon approaches
Bermuda and a weak shortwave begins to trek across the Four
Corners region into the Southern Plains.

Consequently, because of little change in the upper pattern the
surface reflection has also held strong. North Atlantic high
pressure continues to ridge well into the southern U.S. This
morning's coastal trough has become more diffuse, although
shower activity continues in its vicinity well over the waters.
A few clusters of very weak showers developing along areas of
weak surface convergence have managed to persist despite the
upper level ridge thanks to a continued moist layer below 800
mb.

Tonight's forecast largely follows persistence given the steady
pattern. Any existing precip activity will come to an end over
land and pick up well offshore, with a few passing showers
possible along coastal locales. Main concern tonight will again
be the reformation of low stratus and potentially fog, although
gradually increasing high cirrus associated with a disturbance
over Florida could spoil more widespread fog formation. Best
chance for low visibilities should be further inland. Lows
tonight will be slightly cooler as a very weak boundary drops
in from the north, falling to around 60 inland but mid to upper
60s OBX.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY/...
As of 405 PM Wed...The upper ridge slowly begins to erode
tomorrow but the surface high will remain firmly in control.
Both global and hi- res guidance point to mainly dry conditions,
with early morning low clouds giving way to cumulus by the
afternoon and high clouds continuing to stream overhead. Low-
level thicknesses fall ever so slightly tomorrow with weak CAA,
pointing to highs in the upper 70s to around 80 inland.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 3 AM Wed...Offshore high pressure will cont to extend
across the region through the work week with mainly dry
conditions and mild temps. A weak front is expected to slowly
cross Saturday night then dissipate.

Thu through Sat...Upr rdg centered along the coast Thu night
will slowly slide offshore Fri and Sat with cont mainly dry
weather. Temps will be a little above normal with highs mainly
upr 70s to lows 80s and lows in the 60s with some beach
locations around 70.

Saturday night thru Tue...A very weak cold front approaches
from the NW Sat then moves into or thru the region Sat night
before dissipating. Another high will briefly build in from the
N Sunday then slide offshore early next week. Mdls cont to show
limited QPF with weak front and cont slight chc to low chc pops
Sun. Mon and Tue look mainly dry with stronger front remaining
well to the W as high pres slides offshore to the N. Not much
change in air mass this period with highs upper 70s/lower 80s
and lows mostly 60s.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Short Term /Through Wednesday/...
As of 145 PM Wed...Mainly VFR conditions for all terminals this
afternoon although periods of MVFR are possible with more robust
decks of 2.5-3 kft. Main challenge tonight is once again very
low stratus and potential fog development early Thursday
morning. Low stratus should impact all sites, but denser fog
looks to again be more confined towards the coastal plain. Like
this morning, VFR conditions should break out shortly after
14z or so. Light NE winds today become calm tonight, before
increasing to around 5 kt or so for Thursday.

Long Term /Thu through Sunday/...
As of 3 AM Wed...Persistent pattern with offshore high pres
extending into the region keeping bulk of time precip free. A
weak front will cross Sat night and dissipate Sun with wdly sct
to sct shra poss. Will cont to see threat of late night and
morn sub VFR in fog/low clouds with bulk of aftn and evenings
VFR.

&&

.MARINE...
Short Term /through Thursday/...
As of 410 PM Wed...Observation data shows mainly E to NE winds
at around 5-10 kt over the waters this afternoon with seas of
3-5 feet over the coastal waters, with the odd 6 footer or two
at or beyond 20 nm. Although E to NE winds at 10-15 kt are
expected to continue through the short term period, boating
conditions will deteriorate as swell from TC Epsilon begins to
impact the region starting late tonight. More widespread 6 foot
seas encroach on the waters after midnight, increasing to 7-9
feet especially for outer central waters. Dominant wave periods
are expected increase to 14-16 seconds. Made some minor trends
to SCA expiration times per latest guidance trends but overall
advisory suite holds.

Long Term /Thu night through Sunday/...
As of 3 AM Wed...High pressure will cont to extend SW into the
region thru Fri with persistent E to NE winds mainly in the 10
to 15 kt range. A weak front will approach Sat with winds
becoming light and becoming more SE twrd evening. As the weak
front crosses and dissipates will see winds becoming more NE to
E Sun and remain light. Main focus/concern this period will be
swells from Tropical Cyclone Epsilon that will grad deepen well
offshore. Seas will build to 6 to 8 feet Thu and peak 6 to 9 ft
Thu night and early Fri. The swell will very slowly subside over
the weekend with seas finally dropping below 6 ft coastal waters
later Sunday.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ196-
     203>205.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 2 AM Thursday to 6 PM EDT Sunday for
     AMZ152-154.
     Small Craft Advisory from 2 AM Thursday to 5 PM EDT Sunday for
     AMZ156-158.
     Small Craft Advisory from 5 AM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Sunday for
     AMZ150.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...MS
SHORT TERM...MS
LONG TERM...RF
AVIATION...RF/MS
MARINE...RF/MS
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 21, 4:09 PM EDT, 4 hours 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 21 2020

NCZ203>205-222015-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 21 2020

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...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.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ196-222015-
East Carteret-
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 21 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
WEST OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...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.
   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ195-199-222015-
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 21 2020

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

Large swell from distant Tropical Cyclone Epsilon will bring an
elevated rip current risk late this week through this weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193-194-198-222015-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-Inland Onslow-
409 PM EDT Wed Oct 21 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.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
Oct 22, 5:50 AM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryMHXCarteret, Dare, Hyde58 hr

Nearby

Beach Hazards Statements in North Carolina, 2020Every beach hazards statement in 2020

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.