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Beach Hazards Statement 50, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

August 30, 20234 counties in North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 30, 2023, 8:26 PM EDT for 4 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Aug 31, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 30, 2023, 8:26 PM EDT (00:26 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 31, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 31, 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 00:26 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, 0.4 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 2023-08-31Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 459 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2023-08-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 0 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
459 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
642 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
0 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
100 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.5

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The text

As transmitted.

787 
WHUS42 KMHX 310026
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
826 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

NCZ203-205-311230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0050.230831T1200Z-230901T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.W.0003.230831T1000Z-230901T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0010.230831T0600Z-230902T0600Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
826 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO
NOON EDT FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
  Warning, 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected
  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.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Thursday to 2 AM 
  EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 6 AM 
  Thursday to noon EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  from 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is
  possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
  resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding
  will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes
  and businesses. Some road closures and flooding of vehicles will
  be possible. Inundation of portions of Hwy 12 around high tide
  is likely. 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...

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

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

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. 

Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.

&&

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 30/08 PM     5.0        1.3        0.5        5       None    
 31/08 AM     5.4        1.7        1.3       4-5      None    
 31/09 PM     6.4        2.7        1.9       8-9    Moderate  
 01/09 AM     6.2        2.5        1.9        9     Moderate  
 01/09 PM     5.6        1.9        1.3        8      Minor    
 02/10 AM     5.3        1.6        0.9        6       None

&&

$$

NCZ204-311230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0050.230831T1200Z-230901T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230902T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230901T1200Z/
Ocracoke Island-
826 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
  above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines
  and tidal waterways. 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, large breaking waves 
  expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. For the 
  Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Thursday through 
  Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected. Inundation of portions of Hwy 12 around
  high tide is possible. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-311230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0050.230831T1200Z-230901T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
826 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY 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, large breaking waves expected, and 
  strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

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

&&

$$

NCZ196-311230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0050.230831T1200Z-230901T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230901T1200Z/
East Carteret-
826 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY 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, large breaking waves expected, and 
  strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Core Banks beaches.

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

&&

$$

Martin
3 follow-up statements
876 
WHUS42 KMHX 310759
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
359 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

NCZ203-205-312000-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.W.0003.230831T1000Z-230901T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230902T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0050.230831T1200Z-230901T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
359 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
FRIDAY...
...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 7 to
  11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Warning, 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected 
  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.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon EDT Friday. For the 
  Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level 
  is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways 
  resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding 
  will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes 
  and businesses. Some road closures and flooding of vehicles 
  will be possible. Inundation of portions of Hwy 12 around high 
  tide is likely. 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...

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

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

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. 

Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.

&&

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 31/09 AM     5.6        1.9        1.7       5-7     Minor    
 31/08 PM     6.5        2.8        2.1      9-10     Major    
 01/09 AM     6.0        2.3        1.7        7     Moderate  
 01/09 PM     5.5        1.8        1.2        7      Minor    
 02/10 AM     5.3        1.6        0.9        6       None    
 02/10 PM     4.7        1.0        0.7        5       None

&&

$$

NCZ204-312000-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230902T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230901T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0050.230831T1200Z-230901T0000Z/
Ocracoke Island-
359 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of 
  inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas 
  near shorelines and tidal waterways. 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, 
  large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents 
  in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. 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. Inundation of portions of Hwy 
  12 around high tide is possible. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-312000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0050.230831T1200Z-230901T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
359 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...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, large breaking waves expected, and 
  strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. 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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-312000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230901T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0050.230831T1200Z-230901T0000Z/
East Carteret-
359 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...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 7 to
  10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and 
  strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Core Banks beaches.

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

&&

$$
678 
WHUS42 KMHX 312108
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
508 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

NCZ195-199-010000-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0050.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
508 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, 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.

&&

$$

NCZ203-205-010915-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-230902T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230901T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0050.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
508 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 3 
  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 in the surf 
  zone.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon EDT Friday. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is
  possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
  resulting in a significant threat to life and property. 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...

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

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

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. 

Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.

&&

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 31/08 PM     6.8        3.1        2.4       8-9     Major    
 01/09 AM     6.1        2.4        1.8       7-8    Moderate  
 01/09 PM     5.6        1.9        1.3        7      Minor    
 02/10 AM     5.3        1.6        0.9        6       None    
 02/10 PM     4.8        1.1        0.8        5       None    
 03/11 AM     4.9        1.2        0.5       4-5      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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 31/10 PM     1.4        0.8        0.5       2-3      None    
 01/10 AM     1.9        1.3        1.0        2       None    
 01/10 PM     2.0        1.4        1.1        1       None    
 02/10 AM     2.3        1.7        1.4        1       None    
 02/10 PM     2.2        1.6        1.4        1       None    
 03/11 AM     2.4        1.8        1.5        1       None

Coast Guard Hatteras NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 31/08 PM     2.3        1.1        1.3       4-5      None    
 01/10 AM     2.0        0.8        1.0        3       None    
 01/10 PM     2.0        0.8        0.9        2       None    
 02/10 AM     2.0        0.8        0.9        1       None    
 02/10 PM     1.9        0.7        0.9        1       None    
 03/11 AM     2.0        0.8        0.9        1       None

&&

$$

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East Carteret-
508 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 of inundation 
  above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, 
  dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong 
  longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...East Carteret County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Friday. 
  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.

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.

Beaufort Marine Lab NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 31/09 PM     4.5       -1.3        0.5        1       None    
 01/09 AM     5.3       -0.5        1.8        1      Minor    
 01/10 PM     5.0       -0.8        1.2        1      Minor    
 02/10 AM     4.8       -1.0        1.1        1       None    
 02/11 PM     4.5       -1.3        0.9       0-1      None    
 03/11 AM     4.6       -1.2        0.8        1       None

&&

$$

NCZ080-094-194-010900-
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Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
508 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...1 to 3 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, and areas along the 
  Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ204-010900-
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Ocracoke Island-
508 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 feet of 
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
  and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
  waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and 
  strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Friday. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 3 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.

Ocracoke Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 31/08 PM     3.3        2.2        2.1       3-4     Minor    
 01/09 AM     2.6        1.5        1.4        3       None    
 01/09 PM     2.5        1.4        1.4       2-3      None    
 02/10 AM     2.5        1.4        1.3        1       None    
 02/10 PM     2.3        1.2        1.2        1       None    
 03/11 AM     2.5        1.4        1.3        1       None

&&

$$
852 
WHUS42 KMHX 010029
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
829 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

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Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
829 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents,
  large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf
  zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 3 feet of inundation
  above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
  to 10 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon EDT Friday. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is
  possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
  resulting in a significant threat to life and property. 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...

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

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

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.

Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 31/08 PM     6.8        3.1        2.4       8-9     Major    
 01/09 AM     6.1        2.4        1.8       7-8    Moderate  
 01/09 PM     5.6        1.9        1.3        7      Minor    
 02/10 AM     5.3        1.6        0.9        6       None    
 02/10 PM     4.8        1.1        0.8        5       None    
 03/11 AM     4.9        1.2        0.5       4-5      None

Coast Guard Hatteras NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 31/07 PM     3.1        1.9        2.3       4-5     Minor    
 01/10 AM     2.0        0.8        1.0        3       None    
 01/10 PM     2.0        0.8        0.9        2       None    
 02/10 AM     2.0        0.8        0.9        1       None    
 02/10 PM     1.9        0.7        0.9        1       None    
 03/11 AM     2.0        0.8        0.9        1       None

&&

$$

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East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
829 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip 
  currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents 
  in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one 
  half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas 
  near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf 
  Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...East Carteret County, and Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT 
  Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 3 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.

Beaufort Marine Lab NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 31/09 PM     4.5       -1.3        0.5        1       None    
 01/09 AM     5.3       -0.5        1.8        1      Minor    
 01/10 PM     5.0       -0.8        1.2        1      Minor    
 02/10 AM     4.8       -1.0        1.1        1       None    
 02/11 PM     4.5       -1.3        0.9       0-1      None    
 03/11 AM     4.6       -1.2        0.8        1       None

Ocracoke Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 31/08 PM     3.3        2.2        2.1       3-4     Minor    
 01/09 AM     2.6        1.5        1.4        3       None    
 01/09 PM     2.5        1.4        1.4       2-3      None    
 02/10 AM     2.5        1.4        1.3        1       None    
 02/10 PM     2.3        1.2        1.2        1       None    
 03/11 AM     2.5        1.4        1.3        1       None

&&

$$

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West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
829 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

The rip current threat has diminished but a moderate threat of rip
current will continue through Friday.

$$

NCZ080-094-194-010900-
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Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
829 PM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...1 to 3 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, and areas along the 
  Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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 Aug 30, 7:52 PM EDT, 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 30, 7:52 PM EDT, 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
752 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
Hurricane Idalia was located over southeast Georgia and was
continuing to weaken as it heads northeast around 20 mph.
Idalia will weaken to a tropical storm tonight as it tracks up
the SE coast, moving off the NC coast Thursday. Idalia will
bring the potential for several significant impacts, including:
very heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, tornadoes and
dangerous marine conditions. High pressure will build in from
the west late week into the weekend with dry pleasant conditions.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 745 PM Wed...Tropical Storm Idalia continues to lift
across the Carolinas this evening. Significant impacts from the
remnants of Idalia are expected across eastern NC tonight into
Thursday.

1) Flooding from rainfall: Very heavy rains will occur across
eastern NC tonight into Thursday with forecast amounts ranging
from 2-4" across the extreme northwest to 5-10" elsewhere. These
rainfall amounts if realized, would result in localized flash
flooding, road closures, possible washouts and water rescues.

2)Tornadoes: Conditions will become favorable for isolated
tornadoes to develop tonight. The highest risk will be along the
immediate coast and just inland. The SPC has increased the
severe weather risk to "Enhanced" (Level 3 of 5). Since this
event will be occurring after dark and overnight when many
people will be asleep, it is important to have multiple ways to
receive warnings.

3) Storm Surge Flooding: Strong Northeast winds will produce
storm surge flooding of 2-4 ft inundation of water above dry
ground adjacent to the Pungo, Pamlico, Bay, and Neuse Rivers.
Storm Surge flooding of 2-4 ft above dry ground will also be
possible over down-east Carteret county adjacent to the Pamlico
Sound.

Late Thursday into Thursday night 2-3 ft of inundation off the
Atlantic Ocean could result in beach erosion and ocean overwash
along the Outer Banks, especially north of Cape Hatteras where
portions of Highway 12 could become impassable.

4) Winds: Tropical Storm Force winds of 30-50 mph inland and
40-60 mph along the coast (higher gusts are possible along the
Outer Banks) will develop tonight and continue into Thursday.
This may result in scattered power outages, especially near the
coast and along the Outer Banks.

The remnants of Idalia are forecast to track across South
Carolina tonight and off the NC coast Thursday while continuing
to gradually weaken. The storm will produce heavy rains, strong
winds and storm surge. Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect
for much of the area, except for the northwest inland counties.
Rain should begin to decrease in intensity Thursday afternoon
and begin ending from west to east with any lingering rainfall
moving offshore Thursday evening. Winds will remain strong into
Thursday night with the direction backing from the Northeast in
the morning to the North in the afternoon shifting the storm
surge threat from the inland rivers to the Outer Banks.

Little change in temperature is expected tonight and Thursday
with lows tonight mostly in the upper 60s to low 70s and highs
Thursday 75-80.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 0515 Wednesday...Not your typical post tropical cyclone
environment with the breezy NEerly winds ushering in a dry and
relatively cooler airmass leading to clearing skies and highs in
the low 80s and overnight lows in the low 60s.

Friday...Idalia will be offshore SE of Cape Hatteras and will
begin transitioning slowly to the SE. Rainfall is expected to be
over by Friday morning. While winds will be on the downward
trend, the stout post frontal, NEerly winds will be ongoing for
NOBX and areas adjacent to the Pamlico and Core Sounds which
could continue the threat of high water, beach erosion and
ocean overwash. See Tides and Coastal Flooding section for more.

Weekend into Next Week...High pressure overhead, dry PoPs and
warming trend through the period. Highs upper 80s SUN, back to
the low 90s MON on.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
SHORT TERM /through Thursday/...
As of 750 PM Wed...Conditions will deteriorate tonight with
increasing winds and rain and sub VFR ceilings and visibilities.
Current VFR conditions and light winds will only hang on for a
few more hours then rain will become widespread and increase in
intensity while winds increase and gust at times in excess of
30 kts. Expect ceilings to become IFR at around 6Z and for
visibilities to occasionally drop to IFR levels in the heaviest
showers and thunderstorms which will persist through Thu
morning. Gradual improvement in ceilings to MVFR will occur by
mid Thu afternoon as drier air spreads in from the west but
strong northerly winds are expected to persist.

LONG TERM /Thursday night through Monday/...
As of 3 AM Wed...Improving ceiling and winds are expected Thu
night as TC Idalia moves away from the area. VFR conditions are
expected Fri into early next week as high pressure builds over
the area.

&&

.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /through Thursday/...
As of 405 PM Wed...Dangerous marine conditions are expected
tonight and Thursday as the remnants of TC Idalia pass closest
to the NC coast. Tropical Storm Force winds develop tonight and
continue Thu. Winds will gust at times to 50 kt with higher
gusts possible in Thunderstorms along with isolated waterspouts.
Seas will build to around 15 ft late tonight and Thu.

LONG TERM /Thursday night through Monday/...
As of 3 AM Wed..Tropical storm force winds should continue Thu
night with winds diminishing Fri as high pressure builds over
the waters and remains into early next week. Elevated seas AOA
6 ft are likely to persist into Sunday night.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 5 PM Wed...Significant water level rises expected for
portions of the coast (2-4 ft above ground level) as Tropical
Storm Idalia. The area of highest surge potential continues to
be adjacent to the southwestern Pamlico Sound including the
Neuse/Bay/Pamlico/Pungo Rivers as well as Core Sound.
Additionally, a combination of surge and high astronomical
tides will lead to 2-3 ft AGL rises oceanside from Cape
Hatteras to Duck beginning tomorrow afternoon and continuing
through Friday morning.

Surge and coastal flood issues will likely continue through
late week, possibly into the weekend for the Outer Banks, as
strong NE winds and backswell will continue behind Idalia. This
may result in more ocean overwash for the Outer Banks into the
weekend.

Please see RDUTCVMHX and RDUHLSMHX for additional information.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Tropical Storm Warning for NCZ046-047-080-081-090-092-094-
     193>196-198-199-203>205.
     Flood Watch through Thursday evening for NCZ029-044>047-
     079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205.
     Storm Surge Watch for NCZ080-094-194-196.
     Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ195-
     196-199-203>205.
     High Surf Advisory until 8 PM EDT Thursday for NCZ195-199.
     High Surf Advisory until 8 AM EDT Friday for NCZ196-204.
     High Surf Advisory from 2 AM Thursday to 2 AM EDT Saturday for
     NCZ203-205.
     Coastal Flood Warning from 6 AM Thursday to noon EDT Friday
     for NCZ203-205.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 11 PM EDT Friday for NCZ204.
MARINE...Tropical Storm Warning for AMZ131-135>137-150-152-154-156-158-
     230-231.
&&

SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...JME/MS
SHORT TERM...JME
LONG TERM...SGK/CEB
AVIATION...CQD/MS
MARINE...JME/CEB
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHX
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 30, 8:05 PM EDT, 21 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

NCZ029-044-045-079-091-010015-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Greene-Lenoir-
805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding and tornadoes.

.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.

   Flood Watch.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding and tornadoes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ046-090-010015-
Tyrrell-Duplin-
805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.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.

   Flood Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ047-092-193-198-010015-
Mainland Dare-Jones-Northern Craven-Inland Onslow-
805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.
   Tornado Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.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.

   Flood Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ081-010015-
Mainland Hyde-
805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.
   Tornado Watch.
   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding and tornadoes.

.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.

   Flood Watch.
   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding and tornadoes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ205-010015-
Hatteras Island-
805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO NOON EDT
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.
   Tornado Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   High Surf Advisory.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and
tornadoes.

.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.

   Flood Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   High Surf Advisory.
   Coastal Flood Warning.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and
tornadoes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ204-010015-
Ocracoke Island-
805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Flood Watch.
   Tornado Watch.
   High Surf Advisory.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and
tornadoes.

.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.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Flood Watch.
   High Surf Advisory.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and
tornadoes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ196-010015-
East Carteret-
805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.
   Tornado Watch.
   High Surf Advisory.
   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and
tornadoes.

.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.

   Flood Watch.
   High Surf Advisory.
   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and
tornadoes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ203-010015-
Northern Outer Banks-
805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO NOON EDT
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.
   Tornado Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   High Surf Advisory.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and
tornadoes.

.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.

   Flood Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   High Surf Advisory.
   Coastal Flood Warning.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and
tornadoes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ195-199-010015-
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.
   Tornado Watch.
   High Surf Advisory.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and
tornadoes.

.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.

   Flood Watch.
   High Surf Advisory.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and
tornadoes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ080-094-194-010015-
Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
805 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...TORNADO WATCH 663 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.
   Tornado Watch.
   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and
tornadoes.

.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.

   Flood Watch.
   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

Idalia could bring several impacts to the area, including an
increased risk for flash flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and
tornadoes.

.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
Aug 30, 10:13 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX2 hr
Aug 31, 12:50 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX85 min
Aug 31, 1:12 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningMHXDuplin, Onslow10 hr
Aug 31, 1:15 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningMHXCarteret10 hr
Aug 31, 3:09 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX66 min
Aug 31, 4:55 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningMHXDuplin, Lenoir6 hr
Aug 31, 5:16 AM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatMHXCarteret, Dare, Hyde7 hr
Aug 31, 9:23 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningMHXCarteret5 hr
Aug 31, 9:27 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningMHXJones12 hr
Aug 31, 4:53 PM EDTGale WarningMHX11 hr
Aug 31, 4:53 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMHX3 days

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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.