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Beach Hazards Statement 24, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

May 26, 20234 counties in North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this beach hazards statement at May 26, 2023, 8:41 PM EDT for 4 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at May 27, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 26, 2023, 8:41 PM EDT (00:41 UTC)
In effect from
May 27, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
May 27, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
12 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 00:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 0.7 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 2023-05-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2023-05-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 163 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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.
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0 J/kg
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No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
821 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
163 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
163 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
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The text

As transmitted.

401 
WHUS42 KMHX 270041
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
841 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

NCZ094-194-271245-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0400Z/
Pamlico-Southern Craven-
841 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...3 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected 
  in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower 
  Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$

NCZ196-271245-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0024.230527T1200Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230528T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230528T1200Z/
East Carteret-
841 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT FROM 8
AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 2 to 3 ft of inundation
  above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
  10 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
  dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and
  strong longshore currents in the surf zone north of Cape Lookout.

* WHERE...East Carteret County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the 
  Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday through 
  Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer 
  head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. 
  Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming 
  conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 8:00 AM Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ080-271245-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230528T1400Z/
Beaufort-
841 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected 
  in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent 
  tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

NCZ203-271245-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0024.230527T1200Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230528T1200Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
841 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY 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 expected in the 
  surf zone.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday 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.

* 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 8:00 AM Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ204-205-271245-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0024.230527T1200Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230528T1200Z/
Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
841 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected north 
  of Cape Hatteras. South of Cape Hatteras, dangerous rip current,
  large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf
  zone.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches, and Ocracoke Island beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday 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. Strong longshore currents will 
  create dangerous swimming conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 8:00 AM Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ199-271245-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0024.230527T1200Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.230527T1200Z-230528T0600Z/
Coastal Onslow-
841 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Onslow County beaches.

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

* 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.

* 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 8:00 AM Saturday..

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.

&&

$$

NCZ195-271245-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0024.230527T1200Z-230528T0000Z/
West Carteret-
841 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

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

* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Bogue Banks beaches.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous 
  swimming conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
349 
WHUS42 KMHX 270738
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
338 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

NCZ094-194-272300-
/O.EXT.KMHX.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0600Z/
Pamlico-Southern Craven-
338 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...3 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected 
  in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower 
  Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$

NCZ196-272300-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230528T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230528T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0024.230527T1200Z-230528T0000Z/
East Carteret-
338 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY
NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT... 
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS 
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 2 to 3 ft of inundation
  above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
  to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and 
  strong longshore currents in the surf zone north of Cape 
  Lookout.

* WHERE...East Carteret County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the 
  Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer 
  head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. 
  Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming 
  conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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 this morning.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ080-272300-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230528T1400Z/
Beaufort-
338 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected 
  in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent 
  tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

NCZ203-272300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230528T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0024.230527T1200Z-230528T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
338 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...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 5 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...Northern Outer Banks beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. 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.

* 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 this morning.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ204-205-272300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230528T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0024.230527T1200Z-230528T0000Z/
Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
338 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...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 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected north 
  of Cape Hatteras. South of Cape Hatteras, dangerous rip 
  current, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents 
  in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches, and Ocracoke Island beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. 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.

* 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 this morning.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ199-272300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.230527T1200Z-230528T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0024.230527T1200Z-230528T0000Z/
Coastal Onslow-
338 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Onslow County beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 2 
  AM EDT Sunday. 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.

* 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 this morning.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ195-272300-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0024.230527T1200Z-230528T0000Z/
West Carteret-
338 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

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

* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Bogue Banks beaches.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous 
  swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
720 
WHUS42 KMHX 271547
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1147 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

NCZ094-194-280400-
/O.CAN.KMHX.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KMHX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230528T1400Z/
Pamlico-Southern Craven-
1147 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 2 to 3 ft of inundation
  above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower 
  Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

NCZ196-280400-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230528T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230528T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
East Carteret-
1147 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 2 to 3 ft of inundation 
  above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and 
  tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking 
  waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves 
  expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone north 
  of Cape Lookout.

* WHERE...East Carteret County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the 
  Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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.

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

&&

$$

NCZ080-280400-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230528T1400Z/
Beaufort-
1147 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected 
  in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent 
  tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

NCZ203-280400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230528T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
1147 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NCZ204-205-280400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230528T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
1147 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
  12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected north 
  of Cape Hatteras. South of Cape Hatteras, dangerous rip current,
  large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf
  zone.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches, and Ocracoke Island beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 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. Strong longshore currents will 
  create dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NCZ199-280400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230528T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
Coastal Onslow-
1147 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Onslow County beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 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. Strong longshore currents will 
  create dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NCZ195-280000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
West Carteret-
1147 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023

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

* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Bogue Banks beaches.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous 
  swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
336 
WHUS42 KMHX 280028
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
828 PM EDT Sat May 27 2023

NCZ196-281230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0025.230528T1200Z-230529T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230528T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230528T1200Z/
East Carteret-
828 PM EDT Sat May 27 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 2 to 3 ft of inundation
  above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 
  to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the 
  surf zone north of Cape Lookout.

* WHERE...East Carteret County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the 
  Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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 9:00 AM Sunday.

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.

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

&&

$$

NCZ203>205-281230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0025.230528T1200Z-230529T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230528T1200Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
828 PM EDT Sat May 27 2023

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in 
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...The beaches from Duck to Ocracoke.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Sunday through 
  Sunday 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 9:00 AM Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NCZ199-281230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0025.230528T1200Z-230529T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230528T0600Z/
Coastal Onslow-
828 PM EDT Sat May 27 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY 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.

* WHERE...Onslow County beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For 
  the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Sunday through 
  Sunday 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.

* 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 9:00 AM Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NCZ195-281230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0025.230528T1200Z-230529T0000Z/
West Carteret-
828 PM EDT Sat May 27 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bogue Banks beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday 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 9:00 AM Sunday.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ080-094-194-281230-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230528T1400Z/
Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
828 PM EDT Sat May 27 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected 
  in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay, Pamlico,
  Pungo, lower Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

Martin

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 May 26, 8:29 PM EDT, 12 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 26, 8:29 PM EDT, 12 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
829 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure is forecast to develop offshore today and will
bring windy and unsettled weather to eastern NC as it tracks
onshore across the Carolinas this weekend and persists across
the area potentially into early next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING/...
As of 8 PM Fri...Precip beginning to slowly move inland from
the coast this evening and currently from a Avon to Richlands
line southward. Made minor adjustment to PoPs through the
overnight to account for latest trends. Otherwise fcst is
tracking well.

Previous discussion...Increasing winds this afternoon with
heavier rain expected to move in this evening and into the
overnight hours from south to north across the forecast area.

With the Rex block in place over the eastern half of the country,
the low pressure system off of the coast continues to try and grind
northward but to little avail as the situation remains roughly the
same as it did this morning with sensible weather yielding periodic
light rain along the Crystal Coast with very little northward
extent. Some of the heavier bands offshore have worked their way to
within 20 miles of Cape Lookout but the remainder of the afternoon
should look similar to this morning with periods of light rain
followed by drier episodes.

As far as the temperatures are concerned, with high pressure set up
to the north, a weak hybrid CAD situation is resulting in
northeasterly flow and increased cloud cover over Eastern NC keeping
temperatures down today likely not realizing 70 degrees in most
locations. Have adjusted the forecast down slightly to account for
this.

The decrease in afternoon mixing may also help to lessen winds this
afternoon. Winds at this time remain in the 20-30 kt gust range
along the coast and are slightly under performing but should
continue to increase this afternoon as the gradient slowly
begins to tighten up and the low pushes northward. Therefore
despite the delay in onset, not planning any product changes as
far as winds go at this time.

As winds do increase, so will impacts along the coast including rip
currents, longshore currents, and high surf. While details are in
TIDES/COASTAL FLOOD section, we did make a change to the rip current
forecast this afternoon going with high risk from Duck to Cape
Lookout, and Moderate Risk from Cape Lookout to Surf City.

After 00z the surface low will begin to interact with a shortwave
over the Mississippi Valley and start to drift westward. This will
begin to increase moisture transport into eastern NC as well as
increase isentropic lift and result in heavier rain starting to move
into southern coastal areas. WPC QPF forecasts have slowed the
timing slightly and therefore overnight rainfall amounts down to a
quarter to a half of an inch along the coast before sunrise with the
heaviest rainfall waiting until Saturday to fall.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH 6 PM SATURDAY/...
As of 230 PM Fri...As the low pressure system offshore begins to
interact with a shortwave developing in the Mississippi Valley,
it will begin to move closer to shore allowing moisture
advection to continue to move onshore over eastern NC. This will
bring the heaviest rainfall to the area moving from south to
north throughout the day. As a result WPC has eastern NC in a
slight risk for excessive rainfall over the southern two thirds
of the forecast area with a moderate risk along the Crystal
Coast southward through coastal Onslow County. Rainfall amounts
of 2-4 inches south of Highway 64 with upwards of 6 inches
possible along the immediate southern coast are possible. North
of US-64 1 to 2 inches of rain can be expected through the end
of the event.

As the pressure gradient tightens and moves over the area gusty
winds of 20-30 kts out of the northeast with occasionally higher
gusts will continue to be expected through the afternoon hours
with the wind advisory in place for the OBX through 18z.

As winds begin to take on a more southeasterly direction on
Saturday evening, conditions for severe weather may increase as
CAPE values and updraft helicity increase. The window for this
may be short and confidence is low at this point but the threat
is non-zero and will need to be monitored.

High temperatures Saturday in the mid 60s to near 70 degrees
with lows Saturday night in the low to mid 60s.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 245 AM Fri...The long term period will start out windy
and wet with below normal temperatures. This will be primarily
the result of a cut off upper low and it's associated surface
low developing off the southeast coast then coming ashore
somewhere in the Carolinas over the holiday weekend. With a mid
level "Rex" block developing over the CONUS this weekend into
early next week, the unsettled pattern is likely to linger into
early next week before a return to more typical summer weather
occurs mid next week.

Friday night through Thursday...The low is forecast to move
ashore somewhere over the Carolinas Sat night or Sunday. A warm
front will extend east from the low and move slowly north across
eastern NC Sat into Sunday. As this occurs, widespread
showers/possible thunderstorms will occur across eastern NC.
Significant rainfall is expected with this system with 2-4" with
locally heavier amounts possible by Mon morning. Ongoing strong
winds with gusts of 45-50 mph possible along the immediate
coast will persist into Sat afternoon. It is also work noting
that the low currently appears cold core/non- tropical, but will
nonetheless continue to be monitored closely by NHC and WPC.
Sat looks particularly chilly with temps likely not rising much
above 70 degrees across much of the area.

With mid level blocking, upper troughing looks to persist into
the early part of next week, resulting in unsettled weather
continuing at least through Tuesday. More typical widely
scattered diurnal convective pattern expected mid to late week
with temps returning to near normal values.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
SHORT TERM /Through Sat/...

As of 8 PM Fri...Currently seeing VFR conditions at all
terminals this evening with cigs aoa 3500ft. Conditions will
deteriorate late tonight and Sat as low pressure inches toward
the SC coast and heavier rain overspreads rtes. Coastal TAF
sites expected to drop to MVFR after midnight with inland sites
toward daybreak. Cigs lower to IFR at coastal TAF sites around
daybreak with inland TAF sites around mid-day Sat. Vsbys
expected to deteriorate to MVFR from S-N through the morning,
then to IFR during the afternoon. Strong NE winds will persist
through the TAF period as well with gusts around 20-30 kt. This
will continue to produce a cross-wind component at EWN runway
14R/32L.

LONG TERM /Saturday Night through Tuesday/...
As of 245 AM Friday...Prevailing sub-VFR conditions are
possible Sat into Sunday as an area of low pressure with
widespread precipitation and strong winds affects the area.
Breezy to windy conditions are expected Sat due to the the tight
gradient between high pressure to the north and the developing
low to the south. The low is forecast to weaken but remain
over/near the region into early next week potentially producing
occasional sub VFR conditions Sunday into Tue mainly in
scattered showers/storms and in areas of early morning fog and
stratus.

&&

.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /Today and Tonight/...
As of 400 PM Fri...Poor marine conditions being observed as seas
continue to rise to 7-10 feet this afternoon. Northeasterly
winds 20-30 kts gusting to 35-45 kts.

Conditions are only expected to deteriorate tonight as the
aforementioned low slowly lifts north and deepens, exacerbating
the pressure gradient. Offshore conditions will remain
dangerous with wave heights reaching up to 12-15 feet for the
outer reaches of Raleigh Bay, and 11-13 feet north of Cape
Hatteras and outer portions of Onslow Bay. Nearshore waters
immediately south of Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout, as well as
the waters east of Bogue Inlet, will be more sheltered and see
relatively lower seas.

Slight changes this afternoon to the end times of existing
marine hazards. Gale Warnings remain in effect for all area
waters through at least midday Saturday.

LONG TERM /Saturday through Tuesday/...
As of 245 AM Friday...Hazardous marine conditions are expected
through the weekend with strong winds Sat and dangerous seas
continuing into Sunday night. Ongoing Gale Force winds are
expected to continue possibly into Sat evening before
diminishing below 25 kt Sunday morning. Seas around 15 ft Sat
will begin to subside below 10 ft Sunday then below 6 ft Sunday
night. Weak low pressure is forecast to be over/near the waters
Mon into Tue. Due to uncertainty on where the low will track,
there is low confidence in the wind direction early next week,
but more confidence that winds will be light on Memorial Day /
around 10 kt/. Tue the low should move away from the waters
producing NE flow 10-15 kt. Seas will be 2-4 ft with some 5 ft
seas over the outer waters Mon-Tue.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 400 PM Fri...A developing low pressure system to our
south continues to produce a prolonged period of NE winds which
will continue through most of this weekend. As a result of
these strong winds, we are already seeing water level rises this
afternoon and minor to moderate coastal flooding is anticipated
adjacent to the southeastern portion of the Pamlico Sound, and
along the lower Neuse and Pamlico Rivers. The greatest flood
threat will exist up the Neuse and Bay Rivers, where 3 to 4 ft
of inundation AGL is expected, and a Coastal Flood Warning
remains in effect here. A Coastal Flood Advisory also stands for
the surrounding areas, including Down East Carteret and areas
adjacent to the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers. Here inundation of 2
to 3 ft AGL is expected.

Additionally, large swells from this system will lead to some ocean
side/beach impacts for east facing shorelines, namely dangerous
shore break, minor beach erosion and isolated areas of overwash.
Onslow County was added to the High Surf Advisory this afternoon
and remains for Ocracoke Island and portions of the Outer Banks
and Core Banks for these hazards. There will also be a threat
of dangerous rip currents for most Eastern NC beaches through
the weekend and possible into early next week.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Coastal Flood Advisory until 10 AM EDT Sunday for NCZ080-196.
     Coastal Flood Warning until midnight EDT Saturday night for
     NCZ094-194.
     Beach Hazards Statement from 8 AM EDT Saturday through
     Saturday evening for NCZ195-196-199-203>205.
     High Surf Advisory until 8 AM EDT Sunday for NCZ196-203>205.
     Wind Advisory until 2 PM EDT Saturday for NCZ196-203>205.
     High Surf Advisory from 8 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday for
     NCZ199.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 10 PM EDT Saturday for AMZ131-137-230-231.
     Gale Warning until 11 PM EDT Saturday for AMZ135.
     Gale Warning until noon EDT Saturday for AMZ136.
     Gale Warning until 6 PM EDT Saturday for AMZ150.
     Gale Warning until midnight EDT Saturday night for AMZ152-154-
     156-158.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...RTE/SK
SHORT TERM...RTE
LONG TERM...JME/SGK
AVIATION...RTE/JME/SK
MARINE...RTE/JME/MS
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHX
Hazardous weather outlook, May 26, 3:53 PM EDT, 4 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
353 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

NCZ203>205-272000-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
353 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Wind Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

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

   Wind Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ196-272000-
East Carteret-
353 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Wind Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

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

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Wind Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ195-272000-
West Carteret-
353 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A low pressure system will bring the threat for localized flooding of
low-lying and poor drainage areas tonight into Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ199-272000-
Coastal Onslow-
353 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

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

   High Surf Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ029-044>047-079-081-090>092-193-198-272000-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Mainland Hyde-
Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Northern Craven-Inland Onslow-
353 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A low pressure system will bring the threat for localized flooding of
low-lying and poor drainage areas tonight into Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ080-272000-
Beaufort-
353 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

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

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ094-194-272000-
Pamlico-Southern Craven-
353 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY
NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

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

   Coastal Flood Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

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

   Coastal Flood Warning.

.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
May 27, 3:33 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMHX50 hr

Nearby

Beach Hazards Statements in North Carolina, 2023Every beach hazards statement in 2023

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.