Alert archive / North Carolina / High Surf Advisories in 2021
High Surf Advisory 6, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this high surf advisory at Oct 28, 2021, 3:35 AM EDT for Carteret County, Dare County, Hyde County, North Carolina. It took effect at Oct 29, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 28, 2021, 3:35 AM EDT (07:35 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 29, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 30, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
Counties Carteret County, NC, Dare County, NC, Hyde County, NC
The radar
The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 92 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1084 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 66 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 58 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
687 WHUS42 KMHX 280735 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 335 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 NCZ203-205-282200- /O.NEW.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.211029T0600Z-211030T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0069.211028T1200Z-211029T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island- 335 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 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...Dangerous rip currents for the beaches north of Cape Hatteras today. Large breaking waves for the northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island tonight and Friday. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning 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. Localized ocean overwash possible along portions of Highway 12 during high tide. * 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 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ NCZ196-204-282200- /O.NEW.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.211029T0600Z-211030T0000Z/ East Carteret-Ocracoke Island- 335 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Localized ocean overwash possible along Highway 12 in Ocracoke. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$
6 follow-up statements
116 WHUS42 KMHX 281433 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1033 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 NCZ203-205-290245- /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.211029T0600Z-211030T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0069.000000T0000Z-211029T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island- 1033 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 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 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. 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 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ NCZ196-204-290245- /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.211029T0600Z-211030T0000Z/ East Carteret-Ocracoke Island- 1033 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$
106 WHUS42 KMHX 281907 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 307 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 NCZ203-205-291000- /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.211029T0600Z-211030T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0069.000000T0000Z-211029T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island- 307 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * 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 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. 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 8 AM Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ NCZ196-204-291000- /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.211029T0600Z-211030T0000Z/ East Carteret-Ocracoke Island- 307 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$
581 WHUS42 KMHX 282255 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 655 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 NCZ203-205-291100- /O.CAN.KMHX.BH.S.0069.000000T0000Z-211029T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0070.211029T1200Z-211030T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.211029T0600Z-211030T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island- 655 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * 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, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Friday morning 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ NCZ196-204-291100- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0070.211029T1200Z-211030T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.211029T0600Z-211030T0000Z/ East Carteret-Ocracoke Island- 655 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore. && $$ NCZ195-199-291100- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0070.211029T1200Z-211030T0000Z/ West Carteret-Coastal Onslow- 655 PM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday 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. 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. && $$
139 WHUS42 KMHX 290832 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 432 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 NCZ196-203>205-300000- /O.EXT.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211030T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0070.211029T1200Z-211030T0000Z/ East Carteret-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island- Hatteras Island- 432 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * 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, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ NCZ195-199-300000- /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0070.211029T1200Z-211030T0000Z/ West Carteret-Coastal Onslow- 432 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday 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. 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. && $$
641
WHUS42 KMHX 292052
CFWMHX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
452 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021
NCZ203-205-300600-
/O.NEW.KMHX.CF.Y.0009.211029T2052Z-211030T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211030T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0070.000000T0000Z-211030T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
452 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
8 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2
feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong
longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory sound side of the Outer Banks north of
Cape Hatteras.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible 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.
Oregon Inlet NC MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft,
Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft,
Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
29/06 PM 3.2 2.6 2.7 2 Minor
30/04 PM 2.6 2.0 2.0 1 None
31/05 AM 2.7 2.1 2.1 1-2 None
31/04 PM 2.5 1.9 2.0 1 None
01/06 AM 2.3 1.7 1.6 1 None
&&
$$
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East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
452 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY
NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* 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, large breaking waves
expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...The beaches from Cape Lookout to Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 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. Strong longshore currents will
create dangerous swimming conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
NCZ195-199-300000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0070.000000T0000Z-211030T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
452 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected,
and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw
a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck
and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will create
dangerous swimming conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
&&
$$497
WHUS42 KMHX 292247
CFWMHX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
647 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021
NCZ203-205-301100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.BH.S.0070.000000T0000Z-211030T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0071.211030T1200Z-211031T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211030T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211030T0600Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
647 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT FOR SOUND SIDE LOCATIONS NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
9 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2
feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory sound side of the Outer Banks north of
Cape Hatteras.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Saturday morning through
Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible 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.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
29/03 PM 5.6 1.9 2.3 7 Minor
30/02 AM 4.8 1.1 2.1 5 None
30/03 PM 5.5 1.8 2.1 4 Minor
31/04 AM 5.1 1.4 1.9 4 None
31/04 PM 5.0 1.3 1.5 3 None
01/05 AM 5.0 1.3 1.5 3 None
Oregon Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
29/06 PM 3.2 2.6 2.7 2 Minor
30/04 PM 2.6 2.0 2.0 1 None
31/05 AM 2.7 2.1 2.1 1-2 None
31/04 PM 2.5 1.9 2.0 1 None
01/06 AM 2.3 1.7 1.6 1 None
&&
$$
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Ocracoke Island-
647 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in
the surf zone.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Saturday morning through
Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore
break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom
causing neck and back injuries.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
&&
$$
NCZ196-301100-
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/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211030T0600Z/
East Carteret-
647 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...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.
* WHERE...Core Banks beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Saturday morning through
Saturday 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
NCZ195-199-300000-
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West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
647 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...
Surf conditions will gradually improve overnight through
Saturday. There will still be a moderate risk of rip currents for
the beaches south of Cape Lookout Saturday.
$$What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high surf advisory 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 high surf advisory went out at Oct 28, 1:40 AM EDT, 1 hour 55 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 28, 1:40 AM EDT, 1 hour 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
140 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will cross the region tonight and slide offshore
Thursday. A large low pressure system will affect the region
late Thursday into Saturday. High pressure will build in from
the northwest Sunday into early next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
As of 930 PM Wed...Area of SCU has spread W a little further
than expected but seems to be slowing. Most mdls show the SCU
retreating back to the E later tonight. Where skies are clear
temps have dropped quickly and expect lows to reach the 45 to
50 dgr range inland. RH already 95 to 100 percent many inland
spots so threat for some late night patchy shallow fog may be
increasing.
Prev disc... Narrow region of high pressure will shift overhead
tonight and into early Thu morning. Winds will continue to
diminish this aftn into the evening, calming overnight and
turning mostly Nrly. Skies will start off mostly clear, with the
exception of some sct strato-cu across the NOBX region, with a
few sct mid to high clouds filtering in during the early morning
hours. Lows expected to be in the upper 40s far inland to the
low 40s soundside and around 60 along the coast.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH 6 PM FRIDAY/...
As of 350 PM Wed...High pressure will begin to pull away as the next
storm complex pushes towards the region. Quiet forecast through
about mid aftn with inc clouds. Winds shift more SErly late aftn
ahead of the large complex low crossing the southeastern US,
providing better moisture advection into the region. Sct showers
possible across western counties as edge of precip shield shifts
closer to the CWA. Severe parameters will remain very weak through
the early evening with mostly sct rain showers expected. Highs reach
the low 70s.
&&
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 4 PM Wed...Active weather pattern through the first part
of the period with troughing generally persisting over the
eastern US and large complex low pressure system impacting the
area Thu through Sat. High pressure will build over the area
Sunday into early next week. A cold front will approach the area
mid next week.
Thursday Night through Saturday...Upper ridge axis slides east
of the area Thursday and deep moisture advection begins. Stacked
low pressure over the Tennessee Valley will slowly work
eastward, but deep moisture advection and broad lift developing
through the evening. 12z guidance continued the slower trend
with precip arrival, and lowered pops a bit more Thu early
evening. A warm front is expected to lift through the area
Thursday night and Friday morning, signaling the return of
appreciable rain chances. Main concern is the potential for
strong to severe thunderstorms and moderate to locally heavy
rain Thu night and Fri morning. Ample shear and low level
helicity in place for strong to severe storms with damaging wind
gusts and tornado threat, but instability remains the limiting
factor. Current expectation is that, given the unfavorable
diurnal timing, little to no instability will build as deeper
moisture arrives behind the cold front. Instead, appreciable
instability will likely be delayed and limited to a narrow band
of very strong low level moisture convergence immediately ahead
of the approaching cold front, which is most likely to arrive
to our area around or after 9Z Friday morning. SPC currently has
the the southern portions of the area outlooked in a Slight
risk for severe wx and a Marginal risk for areas further NE for
this very early Friday morning severe threat. Supercellular
features producing damaging winds and possibly a few brief
tornadoes are the main concern, especially for coastal areas
south and east of New Bern.
Temps near normal during the day Thursday , with an
increasingly warm and humid airmass filling in Thursday night.
Non-diurnal temp curve expected Thu night as WAA strengthens,
with dewpoints surging into the 60s with increasing SE flow.
Stacked low pressure lifts across the southern Appalachians
toward the Mid-Atlantic Friday into the weekend. Precip expected
to become more scattered Friday afternoon into Sat, and will
keep low chance pops due to the close proximity of the strong
dynamic forcing associated with the stacked low.
Sunday through Wednesday...Low pressure will continues to lift
through the NE US as trough axis shifts off the east coast.
Upper flow becomes more zonal Sunday as sfc high pressure builds
in from the WNW. Upper ridge begins to build across the SE Mon
as next frontal system approaches from the west. Near normal
temps expected with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s, and
overnight lows mid/upper 40s inland and 50s along the coast. A
cold front is progged to move through the area mid next week,
though still some timing differences this far out. GFS moves it
through Tuesday night and Wed morning, and EC Wed.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
SHORT TERM /through Thursday/...
As of 140 AM Thu...Apart from intermittent fog at PGV, VFR
conditions prevail across the terminals with persistent strato-
cu deck expanding east of a line from OCW to EWN. With clear
skies and no wind, particularly inland, conditions are prime for
patchy fog development early this morning at most inland
terminals, with visibilities down to a mile at times. EWN's
potential is more uncertain with the influence of strato-cu
overnight.
Fog quickly burns off at sunrise with high pressure shifting
offshore and warm front approaching from the south. Winds become
SE allowing for moisture advection and sct cigs at 2-3 kft for
the better part of the afternoon; periods of MVFR are possible.
More widespread MVFR conditions expected as warm front nears the
terminals and rain coverage increases especially after 00Z.
Periods of IFR are likely in heavier precipitation.
LONG TERM /Thursday night through Monday/...
As of 315 AM Wed...Conditions deteriorating quickly Thursday
night. Widespread showers and isolated tstms expected Thursday
night into Fri morning, with periods of moderate to locally
heavy rain. Sub-VFR conditions likely Thu night into Fri
morning, with cigs grad improving Fri. Isolated to scattered
showers Fri and Sat.
&&
.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /Through Wednesday/...
As of 930 PM Wed...Swells from the strong low well to the NE
cont to increase nrn tier and increased init seas a bit to
match...shld hold in the 6 to 8 foot range N of Hat rest of the
night.
Prev disc...High pressure will continue to build over the
waters tonight, allowing winds to relax through Thu morning. Big
Nor'Easter continues to bring strong swell across the NOBX,
keeping seas 5-7 ft for central and northern waters through the
period, forcing SCA to stay up there. Southern waters will stay
protected from strong NE swell with seas remaining at 2-4 ft.
Calm N winds overnight will turn more NErly Thursday morning and
veer to the ESE by late afternoon as a complex low approaches
the region, ramping back up to 10-15 kts with gusts near 20 kts
along the southern waters. Conditions quickly deteriorate late
Thu as the complex low impacts the region. See long term
forecast for info.
LONG TERM /Thursday night through Monday/...
As of 4 PM Wed...Complex low pressure system will impact the
waters Thursday through Saturday. A warm front will push through
the waters Thursday night and Friday morning with the occluding
cold front following quickly. Winds ESE 15-20 kt Thu evening become
SE 20-30 kt with higher gusts Friday morning through afternoon.
SCAs in effect for all coastal waters during this time, with gale
force SE winds possible, but confidence in Gales lower. Winds
continue to veer becoming more SSW 15-25 kt later Fri. Moderate
SW 10-20 kt winds Fri night and Sat. High pressure will grad
build in from the west Sun, with winds becoming W 10-15 gusting
to 20 kt.
Seas will remain elevated north of Ocracoke through most of the
period. Thu seas 5-8 ft subsiding a bit, then building again Thu
night and Fri peaking at 7-10 ft. South of Ocracoke seas 2-4 ft
Thu, building to 6-9 ft Thu night and Fri. Seas 4-6 ft Sat
night grad subsiding to 3-5 ft Sun as winds diminish and become
more offshore.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 410 PM Wed... Wave run up due to deepening offshore low
pressure combined with gusty NNW winds will bring the potential
for rough surf and minor beach erosion through late week north
of Cape Hatteras. Larger swells arrive Thursday night into
Friday, which is expected to be combined with strong onshore
flow, providing a greater threat for high surf conditions.
&&
.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Beach Hazards Statement from 8 AM EDT this morning through
this evening for NCZ203-205.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 2 AM to 11 AM EDT Friday for AMZ136-
137.
Small Craft Advisory from 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday for AMZ131-
135-230-231.
Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM EDT Sunday for AMZ150-152-154.
Small Craft Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT
Sunday for AMZ156-158.
&&
SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...RF/ML
SHORT TERM...ML
LONG TERM...CB
AVIATION...CQD/MS
MARINE...RF/CB/MS
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHXHazardous weather outlook, Oct 27, 8:07 PM EDT, 7 hours 28 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 807 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>195-198-199-290015- Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort- Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven- Southern Craven-West Carteret-Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow- 807 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday night into Friday morning as a warm front lifts through the area. Damaging wind gusts, isolated tornados, and locally heavy rain are possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ205-290015- Hatteras Island- 807 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS... ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. 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. Rough surf, minor beach erosion and localized ocean overwash are possible Thursday night and Friday north of Cape Hatteras. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday night into Friday morning as a warm front lifts through the area. Damaging wind gusts, isolated tornados, and locally heavy rain are possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ203-290015- Northern Outer Banks- 807 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Beach Hazards Statement. Rough surf, minor beach erosion and localized ocean overwash are possible Thursday night and Friday north of Cape Hatteras. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday night into Friday morning as a warm front lifts through the area. Damaging wind gusts, isolated tornados, and locally heavy rain are possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ196-204-290015- East Carteret-Ocracoke Island- 807 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. 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. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday night into Friday morning as a warm front lifts through the area. Damaging wind gusts, isolated tornados, and locally heavy rain are possible. .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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 8:04 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | MHX | Dare | 23 hr |
| Oct 28, 3:11 AM EDT | Gale Warning | MHX | 43 hr | |
| Oct 28, 6:55 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | MHX | Carteret, Dare, Hyde, Onslow | 24 hr |
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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.