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Beach Hazards Statement 49, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Aug 7, 2024, 8:46 PM EDT for 4 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Aug 8, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 7, 2024, 8:46 PM EDT (00:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 8, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 8, 2024, 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 00:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.8 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1118 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -14 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 734 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 221 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 253 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.9
- Supercell composite
- 13.6
The text
As transmitted.
863 WHUS42 KMHX 080046 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 846 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 NCZ195-199-081300- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0049.240808T1200Z-240809T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240809T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240809T1200Z/ West Carteret-Coastal Onslow- 846 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM 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 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...West Carteret and Coastal Onslow Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM 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. 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 5:00 PM Thursday. 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. && $$ NCZ196-204-081300- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0049.240808T1200Z-240809T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240809T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240809T1800Z/ East Carteret-Ocracoke Island- 846 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM 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 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. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...East Carteret County, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM 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. 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 4:50 PM Thursday. 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. && $$ NCZ080-081-094-194-081300- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240809T1500Z/ Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-Pamlico-Southern Craven- 846 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...1 to 2 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, areas along the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the Pamlico Sound, Pungo and lower Pamlico Rivers. * WHEN...Until 11 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. && $$ NCZ205-081300- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0049.240808T1200Z-240809T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240809T1800Z/ Hatteras Island- 846 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 4:50 PM Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. && $$ NCZ203-081300- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0049.240808T1200Z-240809T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks- 846 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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 4:50 PM Thursday. 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. && $$
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853 WHUS42 KMHX 080718 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 318 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 NCZ195-199-081930- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240809T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240809T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0049.240808T1200Z-240809T0000Z/ West Carteret-Coastal Onslow- 318 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM 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 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...West Carteret and Coastal Onslow Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM 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. 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 5:00 PM Thursday. 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. && $$ NCZ196-204-081930- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240809T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240809T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0049.240808T1200Z-240809T0000Z/ East Carteret-Ocracoke Island- 318 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM 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 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. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...East Carteret County, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM 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. 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 4:50 PM Thursday. 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. && $$ NCZ080-081-094-194-081930- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240809T1500Z/ Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-Pamlico-Southern Craven- 318 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, areas along the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the Pamlico Sound, Pungo and lower Pamlico Rivers. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ NCZ205-081930- /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240809T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0049.240808T1200Z-240809T0000Z/ Hatteras Island- 318 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM 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 4 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...Hatteras Island beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * 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 4:50 PM Thursday. 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. && $$ NCZ203-081930- /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0049.240808T1200Z-240809T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks- 318 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 4:50 PM Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. && $$
698 WHUS42 KMHX 081514 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1114 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 NCZ195-199-090315- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240809T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240809T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/ West Carteret-Coastal Onslow- 1114 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT 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 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...West Carteret and Coastal Onslow Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 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. * 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 5:00 PM Thursday. 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. && $$ NCZ196-204-090315- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240809T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240809T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/ East Carteret-Ocracoke Island- 1114 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the 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...East Carteret County, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM 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. * 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 4:50 PM Thursday. 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. && $$ NCZ080-081-094-194-090315- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240809T1500Z/ Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-Pamlico-Southern Craven- 1114 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...1 to 2 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, areas along the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the Pamlico Sound, Pungo and lower Pamlico Rivers. * WHEN...Until 11 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. && $$ NCZ205-090315- /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240809T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/ Hatteras Island- 1114 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 4:50 PM Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. && $$ NCZ203-090000- /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks- 1114 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 4:50 PM Thursday. 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. && $$
614 WHUS42 KMHX 082115 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 515 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 NCZ195-199-090915- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240809T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240809T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/ West Carteret-Coastal Onslow- 515 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT 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 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...West Carteret and Coastal Onslow Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 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. * 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 5:00 PM Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. $$ NCZ196-204-090915- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240809T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240809T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/ East Carteret-Ocracoke Island- 515 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the 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...East Carteret County, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM 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. * 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 4:50 PM Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. $$ NCZ080-081-094-194-090915- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240809T1500Z/ Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-Pamlico-Southern Craven- 515 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, areas along the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the Pamlico Sound, Pungo and lower Pamlico Rivers. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ NCZ205-090915- /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240809T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/ Hatteras Island- 515 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 4:50 PM Thursday. 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. && $$ NCZ203-090000- /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks- 515 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 4:50 PM Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. && $$
439 WHUS42 KMHX 090013 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 813 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 NCZ195-199-091215- /O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0050.240809T1200Z-240810T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240809T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240809T1200Z/ West Carteret-Coastal Onslow- 813 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 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...West Carteret and Coastal Onslow Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Friday through Friday 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 5:16 PM Friday. 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. && $$ NCZ196-204-091215- /O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0050.240809T1200Z-240810T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240809T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240809T1800Z/ East Carteret-Ocracoke Island- 813 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the 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...East Carteret County, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Friday through Friday 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 5:16 PM Friday. 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. && $$ NCZ205-091215- /O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0050.240809T1200Z-240810T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240809T1800Z/ Hatteras Island- 813 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone north of Cape Hatteras. * WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * 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 5:16 PM Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. 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. && $$ NCZ203-091215- /O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0049.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0050.240809T1200Z-240810T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks- 813 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 5:16 PM Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore. && $$ NCZ080-081-094-194-091215- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240809T1500Z/ Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-Pamlico-Southern Craven- 813 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...1 to 2 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, areas along the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the Pamlico Sound, Pungo and lower Pamlico Rivers. * WHEN...Until 11 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 7, 8:28 PM EDT, 18 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 7, 8:28 PM EDT, 18 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
828 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
Tropical Storm Debby is forecast to make landfall along the
coast of South Carolina tonight or Thursday morning. Debby will
then accelerate northeastward across the Mid Atlantic states
Friday and into New England Saturday. Debby will continue to
impacts to eastern NC through Friday, including periods of heavy
rainfall bringing the threat of flash flooding as well as the
threat for tornadoes.
&&
.NEAR TERM /TONIGHT/...
As of 745 PM Wednesday...
- Rain bands from TC Debby to continue impacting ENC with
gusty winds, flooding rains, and a few tornadoes
- Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for portions of the
Crystal Coast
- Tornado Watch in effect until 11pm tonight for portions of
ENC
As of the 8pm advisory from NHC, Tropical Storm Debby was
located about 40 miles ESE Charleston, SC. This is also about
200 miles SW of Morehead City. North of the center of Debby, an
intense band of convection has recently developed just north of
Cape Fear. Another band (less intense) is ongoing from Cape
Hatteras to the western Albemarle Sound. In between the two
bands, an area of modest frontogenesis is supporting an area of
moderate rain. The spirit of the forecast remains unchanged at
this hour, and significant changes were not needed for the
evening update.
From a mesoanalysis standpoint, the environment continues to be
at least marginally conducive for brief tornadoes, and the
Tornado Watch will continue as-is. Short term guidance suggest
this environment will hold through the night, and may even
improve some as low-level helicity increases as Debby draws
closer, and as the southeasterly LLJ increases. We'll continue
to re-evaluate the tornado potential, and collaborate with SPC
to determine if an extension of the watch is needed (in time and
area).
PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...TC Debby continues to move little off the
coast of South Carolina this afternoon. The cyclone is
continuing to entrain some dry air, this time more on its
eastern flank, and rainfall activity has been more scattered
today outside of a deformation zone stretching from far
southeastern Virginia across the coastal plain. The latest
guidance consequently now shows the heaviest rainfall axis on
the north and western side of the circulation, which has
modestly lowered QPF across the FA to a widespread 2-3 inches,
but still over half a foot especially west of Highway 17. Given
antecedent conditions and the significant rainfall already
received across the area, flash flooding remains a very real
concern through the event. Torrential downpours remain likely
with PWATs hovering around 2.50". Urban and flood-prone areas
will continue to be the most susceptible to flooding purely due
to the higher rainfall rates but area that have received the
higher amounts will also be quite susceptible.
The tornado threat continues through tonight as low-level
helicity steadily increases, to 150+ m2/s2. As is typical in
tropical cyclones, spin ups will be shallow and very brief. The
highest SRH, and therefore the highest tornado risk, is focused
south of Highway 70. Outside of the tornado threat, winds will
generally hover around 10-15 mph with infrequent gusts up to
25-30 mph. Along the coast, especially south of Cape Hatteras, a
few gusts up to 35 mph are possible particularly after midnight
Thursday.
Rain and clouds keep temperatures flat through the night, with
lows in the mid to upper 70s.
The increase in winds and swell from Debby will lead to minor
coastal and soundside inundation beginning tonight. See the
TIDES/COASTAL FLOOD section for details.
&&
.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY/...
As of 415 PM Wed...Impacts from Debby continue as the cyclone
makes landfall in South Carolina and then lifts northward
towards the mid-Atlantic. Heaviest rainfall threat will be
focused west of Highway 17, closest to the circulation, while
more off-and-on activity is likely to the east as dry air
continues to be entrained. The tornado threat appears to be a
bit more elevated tomorrow as SRH values remain at 100-150 m2/s2
through the day, although a question remains on available
instability as overcast conditions persist for a large portion
of the region. SPC carries a slight risk for us tomorrow across
the coastal plain, with a marginal risk for the remainder of the
area.
&&
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 0400 Wednesday...Wet pattern ahead with periods of
moderate to heavy rain ahead of TC Debby that is forecast to
move through the Carolinas Thurs and Friday. A cold front
approaches the area this weekend and potentially lingers
offshore into early next week.
Model suite is coming into better agreement for the TC Debby
forecast after days of a wide spread in guidance; confidence
is increasing for the faster progression of the inland track of
Debby. The official NHC forecast has Debby making landfall in SC
later tonight and approaching the SC/NC border through the day
Thursday. The official track has the center of Debby passing W
of the FA Thursday night and Friday morning, departing to the NE
approaching New England Friday night. Regardless of exact
track, how organized it is or is not, how it interacts with the
stalled front to the NE and its parent trough, barotropic vs
baroclinic, etc...all of which have vastly different explicit
solutions for the wind fields, all possibilities keep the FA
under a strong influx of tropical moisture into the weekend.
Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall remain possible through at
least Friday when the storm will make its closest approach to
the FA. See HYDRO section below for possible flooding impacts.
With the center of Debby passing W of the FA, all of ENC will be
in a zone of ample helicity, increasing the tornado threat
until early Friday.
Conditions begin to improve through the weekend as the passing
of Debby spurs a cold front to cross the area. However, some
question remains for the exact timing of FROPA and just how far
S the front makes it before stalling. Diurnally enhanced
showers and tstorms remain possible through through the weekend,
but rainfall rates will be considerably less than the tropical
downpours experienced earlier in the week. Early next week upper
level troughing sets up over ECONUS sending us back to a more
typical summer time, diurnal/seabreeze convection pattern
depending on exact location of the front.
&&
.AVIATION /01Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
SHORT TERM /Through 00z Friday/...
As of 800 PM Wednesday...
- TC Debby to continue to impact ENC with sub-VFR conditions
and gusty winds
Bands of RA and TSRA, associated with Tropical Storm Debby,
will continue to impact eastern NC over the next 24 hrs. The
most intense bands of RA will produce IFR, or lower, VIS and
gusty winds. A brief tornado will be possible as well. Outside
of the bands of rain, CIGs will vary between MVFR and VFR. From
a probabilistic standpoint, the greatest chance of MVFR, or
lower, CIGs appears to be from KOAJ to KISO to KPGV, with more
varying CIGs for KEWN. For this reason, I focused the lowest
CIGs in those areas. It should be noted that there is lower than
normal confidence regarding the CIG forecast over the next 24
hours.
LONG TERM /Thursday night through Monday/...
As of 0410 Wednesday...TC Debby will impact the area into the
weekend bringing periods of heavy rain, low CIGs, and gusty
winds into Saturday morning. Confidence has increased in the
faster progression of the inland track of the system. Extended
periods of flight restrictions likely before conditions improve
late in the weekend behind a cold front that could linger near
the area into early next week.
&&
.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /through Thursday/...
As of 420 PM Wed...
- Increasingly dangerous marine conditions developing due to
Tropical Storm Debby
Dangerous boating conditions expected to continue through the
short term period as TC Debby continues to meander off the coast
of South Carolina through tonight, before lifting back northward
and making a second landfall on the coast of SC. Winds will
steadily increase through the period as the cyclone slowly lifts
north and the gradient tightens, and widespread winds of 20-25kt
are expected across all waters. Tropical Storm Watch remains for
Onslow Bay until further notice. Seas peak at 9-11 feet across
Raleigh and Onslow Bays tomorrow afternoon into Fri morning,
while north of Cape Hatteras seas will max out at 6-9 feet.
Current timing of inherited SCA looks good and no changes are
planned. A few infrequent gusts to 35 kt are possible south of
Cape Hatteras are possible tomorrow afternoon, but do not
warrant Gale headlines at this time.
LONG TERM /Thursday night through Monday/...
As of 430 AM Wednesday...The main concern into this weekend
across the waters is TC Debby currently off the coast of
Georgia. Confidence has increased in the inland track of the
system late week. Swell will continue to build out of the SSW.
Mariners should keep a close eye on the forecast the next
several days with potential for strong winds and dangerous seas.
Seas continually build from S to N to 10-13 ft by Thursday
afternoon. Debby is currently forecast to pass W of the area
Friday and depart to the NE Sat in conjunction with a cold front
passing through from NW to SE on Sunday.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
As of 425 PM Wednesday...Flood Watch continues for the area
through Friday. Bands of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours
have brought widespread 1-2" with several areas receiving 3-5"
with isolated higher amounts per MRMS and flash flood guidance
has decreased to around 1-3". Bands of heavy rainfall with rates
in excess of 2" per hour will continue to bring the threat of
flash flooding through Friday. Additional rainfall amounts of
3-6 inches with locally higher amounts will be possible.
Additionally, the risk for inland river flooding will increase
late this week and next week. It should be noted that there
remains potential for significant river flooding to occur if
the current rainfall forecast holds.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 430 PM Wed...Minor storm surge inundation 1-2 ft will be
possible for coastal areas from Surf City to Ocracoke Inlet
tonight into Friday. Water rises are also possible for inland
rivers, where the coastal flood advisory has been expanded. High
Surf Advisory has been issued from Hatteras Island down to Surf
City. Rough surf and localized beach erosion are expected.
There is also potential for localized ocean overwash from
Hatteras Island down to Surf City in locations with vulnerable
dune structure, esp around times of high tide. Dangerous rip
currents and shorebreak will also continue to be a threat for
the beaches, continuing into the weekend.
&&
.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Tropical Storm Watch for NCZ195-199.
Flood Watch through Friday evening for NCZ029-044>047-079>081-
090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 11 AM EDT Friday for NCZ080-081-
094-194>196-199-204.
High Surf Advisory until 8 AM EDT Friday for NCZ195-199.
High Surf Advisory until 2 PM EDT Friday for NCZ196-204-205.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 6 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Friday
night for AMZ131-230-231.
Small Craft Advisory until noon EDT Saturday for AMZ135-150.
Small Craft Advisory until midnight EDT Friday night for
AMZ136-137.
Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM EDT Saturday for AMZ152-154-
156.
Tropical Storm Watch for AMZ158.
&&
SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...RM/MS
SHORT TERM...MS
LONG TERM...CEB
AVIATION...RM/CEB
MARINE...MS/CEB
HYDROLOGY...MHX
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHXHazardous weather outlook, Aug 7, 6:54 AM EDT, 13 hours 52 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 654 AM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193-194-198-081100- Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort- Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven- Southern Craven-Inland Onslow- 654 AM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and 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 Cyclone Debby will slowly drift over the Atlantic near the South Carolina coast today. Outer rain bands will lift across eastern North Carolina bring with periods of heavy rainfall with the threat of flash flooding as well as the threat for isolated 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 Cyclone Debbie will slowly lift north across South Carolina and central North Carolina Thursday and into the Mid-Atlantic on Friday. Periods of heavy rainfall will continue bring the threat for flash flooding into Friday. The threat for isolated tornadoes also continues through Thursday. The threat for river flooding will also increase late in the week and continue into next week after multiple days of heavy rainfall. Residents and visitors are encouraged to keep a close eye on the forecast the next several days. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ203-081100- Northern Outer Banks- 654 AM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Moderate Rip Current Risk. Tropical Cyclone Debby will slowly drift over the Atlantic near the South Carolina coast today. Outer rain bands will lift across eastern North Carolina bring with periods of heavy rainfall with the threat of flash flooding as well as the threat for isolated 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 Cyclone Debbie will slowly lift north across South Carolina and central North Carolina Thursday and into the Mid-Atlantic on Friday. Periods of heavy rainfall will continue bring the threat for flash flooding into Friday. The threat for isolated tornadoes also continues through Thursday. Hazardous beach conditions will also persist through the weekend with large surf and dangerous rip currents. Residents and visitors are encouraged to keep a close eye on the forecast the next several days. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ204-081100- Ocracoke Island- 654 AM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Beach Hazards Statement. High Surf Advisory. Tropical Cyclone Debby will slowly drift over the Atlantic near the South Carolina coast today. Outer rain bands will lift across eastern North Carolina bring with periods of heavy rainfall with the threat of flash flooding as well as the threat for isolated 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 Cyclone Debbie will slowly lift north across South Carolina and central North Carolina Thursday and into the Mid-Atlantic on Friday. Periods of heavy rainfall will continue bring the threat for flash flooding into Friday. The threat for isolated tornadoes also continues through Thursday. Hazardous beach conditions will also persist through the weekend with large surf and dangerous rip currents. Residents and visitors are encouraged to keep a close eye on the forecast the next several days. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ196-081100- East Carteret- 654 AM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Beach Hazards Statement. High Surf Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. Tropical Cyclone Debby will slowly drift over the Atlantic near the South Carolina coast today. Outer rain bands will lift across eastern North Carolina bring with periods of heavy rainfall with the threat of flash flooding as well as the threat for isolated 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. Coastal Flood Advisory. Tropical Cyclone Debbie will slowly lift north across South Carolina and central North Carolina Thursday and into the Mid-Atlantic on Friday. Periods of heavy rainfall will continue bring the threat for flash flooding into Friday. The threat for isolated tornadoes also continues through Thursday. Hazardous beach conditions will also persist through the weekend with large surf and dangerous rip currents. Residents and visitors are encouraged to keep a close eye on the forecast the next several days. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ195-199-081100- West Carteret-Coastal Onslow- 654 AM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and 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 Watch. Beach Hazards Statement. High Surf Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. Tropical Cyclone Debby will slowly drift over the Atlantic near the South Carolina coast today. Outer rain bands will lift across eastern North Carolina bring with periods of heavy rainfall with the threat of flash flooding as well as the threat for isolated 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 Watch. High Surf Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. Tropical Cyclone Debbie will slowly lift north across South Carolina and central North Carolina Thursday and into the Mid-Atlantic on Friday. Periods of heavy rainfall will continue bring the threat for flash flooding into Friday. The threat for isolated tornadoes also continues through Thursday. Hazardous beach conditions will also persist through the weekend with large surf and dangerous rip currents. Residents and visitors are encouraged to keep a close eye on the forecast the next several days. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ205-081100- Hatteras Island- 654 AM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Beach Hazards Statement. High Surf Advisory. Tropical Cyclone Debby will slowly drift over the Atlantic near the South Carolina coast today. Outer rain bands will lift across eastern North Carolina bring with periods of heavy rainfall with the threat of flash flooding as well as the threat for isolated 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 Cyclone Debbie will slowly lift north across South Carolina and central North Carolina Thursday and into the Mid-Atlantic on Friday. Periods of heavy rainfall will continue bring the threat for flash flooding into Friday. The threat for isolated tornadoes also continues through Thursday. Hazardous beach conditions will also persist through the weekend with large surf and dangerous rip currents. Residents and visitors are encouraged to keep a close eye on the forecast the next several days. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 8:53 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MHX | 22 min | |
| Aug 7, 9:40 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MHX | 35 min | |
| Aug 7, 10:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MHX | Duplin, Onslow | 32 min |
| Aug 7, 10:33 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MHX | Duplin, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow | 3 hr |
| Aug 7, 10:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MHX | Duplin | 24 min |
| Aug 8, 12:12 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Jones, Lenoir | 33 min |
| Aug 8, 1:01 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Jones, Onslow | 29 min |
| Aug 8, 1:30 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Duplin, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow | 30 min |
| Aug 8, 1:37 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Greene, Lenoir | 38 min |
| Aug 8, 1:50 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MHX | Carteret, Craven, Jones, Onslow | 40 min |
| Aug 8, 1:54 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Jones, Lenoir | 36 min |
| Aug 8, 2:08 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Greene | 24 min |
| Aug 8, 2:23 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Greene, Jones, Lenoir | 37 min |
| Aug 8, 3:22 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Greene | 23 min |
| Aug 8, 4:11 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Beaufort, Craven, Pitt | 34 min |
| Aug 8, 4:25 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Duplin | 22 min |
| Aug 8, 4:34 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Beaufort, Pitt | 26 min |
| Aug 8, 4:56 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Martin, Pitt | 34 min |
| Aug 8, 4:59 AM EDT | Tropical Storm Warning | MHX | Carteret, Onslow | 15 hr |
| Aug 8, 5:31 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Craven, Jones, Lenoir, Pitt | 29 min |
| Aug 8, 5:32 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Craven, Greene, Lenoir, Pitt | 28 min |
| Aug 8, 5:40 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Greene | 35 min |
| Aug 8, 6:00 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Greene, Pitt | 30 min |
| Aug 8, 6:34 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Greene, Pitt | 11 min |
| Aug 8, 6:38 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MHX | Carteret, Craven, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Aug 8, 7:41 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Beaufort, Craven, Pitt | 34 min |
| Aug 8, 8:16 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Pitt | 29 min |
| Aug 8, 8:37 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | MHX | Jones | 5 days |
| Aug 8, 10:02 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | MHX | Greene, Lenoir, Pitt | 10 days |
| Aug 8, 10:04 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | MHX | Jones, Lenoir | 13 days |
| Aug 8, 10:13 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | MHX | Pitt | 10 days |
| Aug 8, 11:30 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Greene, Lenoir | 30 min |
| Aug 8, 11:46 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MHX | Carteret, Craven, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Aug 8, 5:43 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Beaufort, Craven, Jones, Pitt | 32 min |
| Aug 8, 6:23 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | MHX | Beaufort, Martin, Pitt | 52 min |
| Aug 8, 6:37 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | MHX | Duplin | 4 days |
| Aug 8, 6:47 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | MHX | Onslow | 3 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.