Beach Hazards Statement 52, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

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WHUS42 KMHX 160804
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
404 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024

NCZ196-204-205-162130-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0052.240816T0804Z-240817T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0020.240816T1800Z-240819T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0009.240816T1800Z-240819T1200Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
404 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
  and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. 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 9 feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Friday to 8 
  AM EDT Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Friday to 8
  AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
  possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
  resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low
  lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
  adjacent to the waterfront may experience shallow flooding.
  Vulnerable dune structures along Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands
  will be most susceptible to impacts from beach erosion and ocean
  overwash. 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 10:45 AM 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.

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-162130-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0052.240816T0804Z-240817T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0009.240816T1800Z-240817T1800Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
404 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Friday to 2 PM 
  EDT Saturday.

* 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 10:45 AM Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

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.

&&

$$

NCZ203-162130-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0052.240816T0804Z-240817T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
404 AM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 10:45 AM 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.

&&

$$

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
243 PM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024

NCZ196-204-205-170645-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240819T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240819T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0052.000000T0000Z-240817T0000Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
243 PM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...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 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in 
  the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Monday.
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Friday to 8 AM EDT 
  Monday.

* 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 11:30 AM Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-170645-
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0052.000000T0000Z-240817T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
243 PM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore 
  break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom 
  causing neck and back injuries.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 11:30 AM Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

$$

NCZ203-170000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0052.000000T0000Z-240817T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
243 PM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

* 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 11:45 AM Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

830 
WHUS42 KMHX 170005
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
805 PM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024

NCZ196-204-205-171215-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0052.000000T0000Z-240817T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0053.240817T0005Z-240818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-240819T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240819T1200Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
805 PM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024

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

* 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 in the surf 
  zone.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
  possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
  resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low
  lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
  adjacent to the waterfront may experience shallow flooding.
  Vulnerable dune structures along Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands
  will be most susceptible to impacts from ocean overwash.
  Portions of NC-12 may be impacted, especially around times of
  high tide. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion expected. 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 11:45 AM Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-171215-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0052.000000T0000Z-240817T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0053.240817T0005Z-240818T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240817T1800Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
805 PM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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 11:45 AM Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

$$

NCZ203-171215-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0052.000000T0000Z-240817T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0053.240817T0005Z-240818T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
805 PM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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 11:45 AM Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
733 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure over the Eastern Seaboard will gradually shift
offshore by Saturday as a cold front approaches from the west.
Cold front will then track across the Carolinas Sunday into
Monday bringing our next threat for unsettled weather to the
area. Swell from distant Hurricane Ernesto will begin impacting
the coast starting Friday and persisting into the weekend,
bringing a threat for an elevated rip current risk and coastal
impacts. High pressure then builds in from the north and west
early next week once again bringing fair weather to ENC.

&&

.NEAR TERM /TONIGHT/...
As of 3 PM Thursday...The upper trough is working its way
offshore, which is the key steering flow feature responsible for
keeping Hurricane Ernesto from making a closer approach to the
East Coast. Upper ridging will start building over the eastern
US today and work with surface high pressure to sustain mostly
dry conditions through the period. Radiational cooling will take
place tonight and aid temps in reaching the low to mid 60s
across the coastal plain and low 70s along the beaches. A lack
of cloud cover and light winds overnight might allow some patchy
ditch fog to form, but it shouldn't be widespread.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY/...
As of 3 PM Thursday...High pressure remains dominant tomorrow
and continues a mostly dry forecast. Some very isolated showers
are possible along the seabreeze, but a fairly dry column will
preclude any mentionable PoPs in the forecast. Plenty of
insolation will allow highs to reach the upper 80s across the
coastal plain and low to mid 80s along the beaches.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 4 AM Thu...A drying trend will cont through the week as
high pressure remains overhead. A cold front and trough approach
on the weekend with increasing shower and storm chances,
peaking Sunday.

Friday through Sunday...The initial upper trough shifts off the
East Coast through Friday with upper ridging building in from
the west. NHC guidance continues to take Tropical Cyclone
Ernesto well off the NC coast, close to Bermuda, Friday night
through the weekend. At the same time, another trough will dig
south from the Great Lakes into the eastern CONUS, with a cold
front moving into Eastern NC by late weekend, bringing with it
increasing chances for showers & thunderstorms across the
region. Fcst is pop-free through Fri, then aforementioned trough
and cold front bring threat for shower and storms. A small
threat exists mainly for interior zones later Sat, but Sun
appears the best chance for precip as 00/15Z guidance in good
agreement now. Could be a severe threat as well, with ML CAPES
per ECM guidance indicative of values over 2k J/KG and deep
layer shear aoa 30 kt.

Monday...Upr trough remains west of the region with the front
stalling through Monday. Therefore, chances for precip cont, and
have advertised 40-50% pops.

Tuesday through Wednesday...Cold front expected to push through,
thus precip chances wane and mostly dry and cooler conditions
are expected. Temps drop back down to near climo, with highs in
the 80s, and lows mainly in the 60s (low 70s coast).

&&

.AVIATION /00Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
SHORT TERM /Through 00z Saturday/...
As of 730 PM Thursday...

 - Risk of significant aviation impacts remains low through
   Friday

High pressure will slide east across eastern NC through the
night, then shift offshore on Friday. Beneath the high, light
winds and mostly clear skies may support a period of sub-VFR
VIS (due to BR/MIFG). Probabilistic guidance show even less of a
signal tonight compared to last night. In light of this, and
given the dry airmass in place, I've opted to continue with a
VFR TAF through the night. If BR/MIFG were to develop, the main
window of concern is expected from 08z-12z. VFR conditions are
expected to continue through Friday. Afternoon cumulus
development is expected, like today, but the risk of SHRA
appears LOW (<10% chance).

LONG TERM /Friday night through Tuesday/...
As of 4 AM Thu...Dry weather expected through Friday, then
unsettled weather returns for the weekend. Light winds and good
radiational cooling conditions will continue to bring the chance
for late night/early morning patchy fog and stratus most
mornings, especially given the saturated ground. Cold front
will move into the area by this weekend, yielding increasing
chances for unsettled weather with showers/storms possible,
especially on Sunday.

&&

.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /through Friday/...
As of 3 PM Thursday...Marine conditions begin deteriorating
late tonight as the long period (14-16 sec) swell from distant
Hurricane Ernesto starts to creep into our coastal waters. Seas
are currently 2-3 ft but will be increasing through late
tomorrow when waves peak around 8-9 ft in the central waters,
5-7 ft in the northern waters, and 5-8 ft in the southern
waters. SCAs are in effect for all coastal waters starting
between 12-15Z tomorrow morning and lasting through the weekend.
Winds will be 5-10 kt out of the northeast through Friday
morning and start veering to the east by early evening.

LONG TERM /Friday night through Tuesday/...
As of 4 AM Thu...Tropical Cyclone Ernesto passes close to
Bermuda this weekend. Seas will generally be around 2 to 4 ft
through early Friday. Wave guidance suggests long period swells
could impact the waters through Sunday into early Monday. Long
period swells could make inlet conditions particularly dangerous
at times of opposing winds/currents/tides and perpendicular
swell energy (SE/E/NE direction), especially for southeast and
east facing inlets along the NC coast. Have hoisted SCA's for
the coastal waters beginning Friday morning, with seas peaking
at 8-9 ft Friday night, then only slowly subsiding through this
weekend.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
As of 4 PM Thu...The Northeast Cape Fear River near Chinquapin
has fallen below flood stage and the Neuse River at Kinston has
reached moderate flood stage. River flooding will continue
across many river basins in Eastern NC, including the Trent,
Neuse, and Tar Rivers as well as several tributaries. River
flooding will persist through the weekend and into next week as
the abundant rainfall that occurred across the NC Piedmont,
upstream of the forecast area, makes its way towards the sounds
and coast. It should be noted that some of the worst river
flooding is still yet to come, with some rivers not cresting
until late week or this weekend.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 4 PM Thu...Hurricane Ernesto is forecast to pass well to
the east late week into this weekend. Strong long period swells
from distant Ernesto will combine with high astronomical tides,
which will likely lead to several coastal hazards starting
Friday and persisting through the weekend. Dangerous rip
currents and rough surf are expected for the beaches. There is
also potential for beach erosion and ocean overwash (esp. where
dune structures are vulnerable). The greatest window of concern
will be Friday afternoon/evening into early next week. A High
Surf Advisory is in effect starting at 2 PM Friday from Oregon
Inlet to Surf City for dangerous breaking waves of 6-9 ft. In
addition, a Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect starting at 2 PM
Friday from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout for 1-2 feet of
inundation. Vulnerable dune structures along Ocracoke and
Hatteras Islands will be most susceptible to impacts from beach
erosion and ocean overwash.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Beach Hazards Statement from Friday morning through Friday
     evening for NCZ195-196-199-203>205.
     High Surf Advisory from 2 PM Friday to 2 PM EDT Saturday for
     NCZ195-199.
     Coastal Flood Advisory from 2 PM Friday to 8 AM EDT Monday for
     NCZ196-204-205.
     High Surf Advisory from 2 PM Friday to 8 AM EDT Monday for
     NCZ196-204-205.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 11 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Monday for
     AMZ150.
     Small Craft Advisory from 8 AM Friday to 2 PM EDT Monday for
     AMZ152-154.
     Small Craft Advisory from 10 AM Friday to 2 PM EDT Monday for
     AMZ156-158.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...OJC
SHORT TERM...OJC
LONG TERM...TL
AVIATION...RM/TL
MARINE...TL/OJC
HYDROLOGY...MHX
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHX

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
442 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193-194-198-203-162045-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-Inland Onslow-Northern Outer Banks-
442 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ196-204-205-162045-
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
442 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

Long period swells from Tropical Cyclone Ernesto will begin
impacting the eastern North Carolina beaches starting on Friday
which will lead to an increased risk for rip currents, coastal
impacts, and large surf Friday into the weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ195-199-162045-
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
442 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   High Surf Advisory.

Long period swells from Tropical Cyclone Ernesto will begin
impacting the eastern North Carolina beaches starting on Friday
which will lead to an increased risk for rip currents, coastal
impacts, and large surf Friday into the weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.