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Beach Hazards Statement 56, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

September 2, 20244 counties in North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 2, 2024, 8:17 PM EDT for 4 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 3, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 2, 2024, 8:17 PM EDT (00:17 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 3, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 4, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
36 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 00:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.3 hours before the alert went out and 61 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2024-09-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 190 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2024-09-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -72 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
190 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-45 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
833 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-72 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
13 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-1.1

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The text

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796 
WHUS42 KMHX 030017
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
817 PM EDT Mon Sep 2 2024

NCZ203-031230-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0056.240903T1200Z-240904T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
817 PM EDT Mon Sep 2 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday 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 2:30 PM Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-205-031230-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0056.240903T1200Z-240904T0000Z/
East Carteret-Hatteras Island-
817 PM EDT Mon Sep 2 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in 
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...Beaches north of Cape Hatteras and Core Banks beaches
  north of Cape Lookout.

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

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. 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 2:30 PM Tuesday.

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. 

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

&&

$$

NCZ195-199-204-031230-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0056.240903T1200Z-240904T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island-
817 PM EDT Mon Sep 2 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Crystal Coast, and Ocracoke Island beaches.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
202 
WHUS42 KMHX 030930
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
530 AM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024

NCZ195-199-031030-
/O.CAN.KMHX.BH.S.0056.240903T1200Z-240904T0000Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
530 AM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

$$

NCZ203-032130-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0056.240903T1200Z-240904T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
530 AM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

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

* 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 2:30 PM.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-205-032130-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0056.240903T1200Z-240904T0000Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
530 AM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, 
  and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw 
  a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck 
  and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

* 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 2:30 PM.

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.

&&

$$
853 
WHUS42 KMHX 032058
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
458 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024

NCZ205-040900-
/O.NEW.KMHX.CF.Y.0021.240903T2058Z-240904T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0056.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
458 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
  rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore 
  currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT 
  Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Ocean overwash of vulnerable side streets and ocean
  front homes in Buxton and Rodanthe. Rip currents can sweep even
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous 
  shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the 
  bottom causing neck and back injuries. Strong longshore currents
  will create dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

NCZ203-040900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0056.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
458 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-040900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0056.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
458 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, 
  and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw 
  a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck 
  and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

$$

Martin
342 
WHUS42 KMHX 040758
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
358 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024

NCZ205-042000-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240904T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0056.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
358 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TODAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
  rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore 
  currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT today. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Ocean overwash of vulnerable side streets and ocean
  front homes in Buxton and Rodanthe. Rip currents can sweep even
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous 
  shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the 
  bottom causing neck and back injuries. Strong longshore currents
  will create dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

NCZ203-042000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0056.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
358 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-042000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0056.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
358 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw 
  a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck 
  and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

$$
596 
WHUS42 KMHX 041601
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1201 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024

NCZ205-050000-
/O.EXP.KMHX.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240904T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0056.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
1201 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WHERE...Hatteras Island 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. Strong longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

$$

NCZ203-050000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0056.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
1201 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024

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

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

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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-050000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0056.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
1201 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core 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. Strong longshore currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

$$

Martin
833 
WHUS42 KMHX 050019
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
819 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024

NCZ203-051230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0056.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0057.240905T1200Z-240906T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
819 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 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 2:49 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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-051230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0056.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0057.240905T1200Z-240906T0000Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
819 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FROM OCRACOKE ISLAND TO BEACHES NORTH OF
CAPE LOOKOUT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in 
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core 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. 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 2:49 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. 

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.

&&

$$

NCZ205-051230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0056.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0057.240905T1200Z-240906T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
819 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected 
  north of Cape Hatteras, and strong longshore currents in the 
  surf zone.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island 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. 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 2:49 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.

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.

&&

$$

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 Sep 2, 7:49 PM EDT, 28 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 2, 7:49 PM EDT, 28 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
749 PM EDT Mon Sep 2 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will move through eastern NC early this evening.
High pressure then builds into the area through mid-week. Low
pressure and another front is expected to impact the region late
in the week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 730 PM...The frontal boundary continues to slowly push
south and will slide farther offshore this evening. Showers and
thunderstorms linger from a line roughly from Rodanthe to
Wallace but have been weakening as we lose heating this
evening. The showers will continue to slide offshore and expect
most to be offshore before midnight. Evening update mainly
captures PoP and T/Td trends.

Previous discussion...As earlier expected, the surface cold
front has merged with the sea breeze near the immediate coast
during peak heating. This has led to the development of heavy
showers and thunderstorms this afternoon along the coast. The
showers have had intense rainfall rates of 1-2" in only 30-45
minutes which has led to minor poor drainage flooding and deep
ponding of water on roads. Outflow boundaries associated with
the initial convection are moving inland which will result in
additional showers and storms developing for the remainder of
the daylight hours with the main threat being localized
flooding. The CAMs support common amounts of 1-2" with local
amounts of 4"+ certainly possible with PW values >2" and ML
CAPES up to 1500 J/kg. The showers and storms are forecast to
decrease in coverage and intensity around 00Z this evening with
the loss of heating. Any residual evening showers should be
confined to the coast and end around midnight as seasonally
strong high pressure builds in from the north tonight behind the
front which should be offshore by late evening.

Cooler and drier NE post frontal flow develops tonight with
clearing skies and noticeably cooler low 60s low temps expected
inland. It will take longer for the dry air to filter in along
the coast thus low will be milder in the upper 60s to lower 70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY/...
As of 320 PM Mon...Tuesday will be breezy/windy and pleasantly
cooler and less humid as strong high pressure builds in from the
north. Skies will be mostly clear inland and partly cloudy
along the coast. The models have trended drier so will confine
any mention of precipitation to the offshore waters. It will be
breezy inland and windy coast with northeasterly winds around
10-20 mph inland and 20-30 mph along the coast with higher gusts
up to 40 mph.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 2:30 AM Monday...A cooler and drier air mass will make for
pleasant weather through the first half of the week before an
approaching low will increase rain and thunderstorm chances towards
the end of the week.

Wednesday...Increased moisture and an additional source of lift
in the way of a surface trough across the coast will create an
environment that's suitable for more widespread shower and
thunderstorm activity east of Highway 17 (25-40%). Highs will be
around the same (low 80s) but it will be slightly more humid
given the increase in moisture. A low off the FL/GA coast be
moving its way up the east coast.

Thursday - Saturday...High pressure will be moving off the northeast
coast while a low off the FL/GA coast will be moving its way north
towards the Carolinas. In the upper levels, a trough will dig into
the upper midwest. This setup will bring daily chances of showers
and thunderstorms across ENC. As of now, chances will peak on Friday
(45-55%) but there remains a 30-50% chance Thursday - Saturday. The
track of the low will greatly impact the severity of any
thunderstorm activity.

Sunday...The low will be moving away from the coast and leave ENC in
a pleasant air mass with much lower dew points.

&&

.AVIATION /23Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
SHORT TERM /through Tuesday/...
As of 730 PM Mon...Frontal boundary and lingering showers will
slowly push offshore through the evening. Pred VFR across rtes
this evening except occasional MVFR assoc with showers which
will continue through around 03z, potentially impacting EWN/OAJ
the longest. High pressure builds in behind the front with NE
winds with pred VFR through the rest of the TAF period. NE winds
will become gusty Tuesday with gusts up to 25 kt expected which
may bring cross wind issues at EWN runway 14R/32L.

LONG TERM /Tuesday night through Saturday/...
As of 3 AM Monday...Daily shower and thunderstorm chances will
be increasing through the week with greatest coverage on Friday.
Also of note is the gusty northeasterly flow expected through
the period. Winds will be their strongest Tuesday-Wednesday at
10-15 kt with gusts to 20 kt (25+ kt along the OBX). NE flow
will decrease to around 10 kt by Thursday and Friday.

&&

.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /through Tuesday/...
As of 730 PM Mon...SCA's are in effect for all of the waters
tonight through Tue. The cold front was moving slowly through
the southern waters late today and should be south of the waters
by late evening. Behind the front tonight NE winds will
increase to 20-30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt late this
evening through Tue as strong high pressure builds in. Seas will
build from 2-4 ft late today to 5-9 ft late tonight and Tue.

LONG TERM /Tuesday night through Saturday/...
As of 3 AM Monday...Hazardous Marine conditions are expected
through most of the period. Winds will somewhat relax on
Wednesday (NE 15- 20 with gusts to 20-25 kt) but elevated seas
will stick around through the period. Given these conditions,
SCAs should remain in effect for all of the coastal waters
through much of the week.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Beach Hazards Statement from Tuesday morning through Tuesday
     evening for NCZ195-196-199-203>205.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM EDT Wednesday for AMZ131-230-
     231.
     Small Craft Advisory until 11 PM EDT Wednesday for AMZ135.
     Small Craft Advisory from midnight tonight to 10 PM EDT
     Tuesday for AMZ136.
     Small Craft Advisory from midnight tonight to 5 AM EDT
     Wednesday for AMZ137.
     Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT Friday for AMZ150-152-154.
     Small Craft Advisory from midnight tonight to 2 AM EDT Friday
     for AMZ156-158.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...JME/SK
SHORT TERM...JME
LONG TERM...TL/OJC
AVIATION...JME/SK/OJC
MARINE...JME/SK/OJC
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 2, 4:27 AM EDT, 15 hours 50 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
427 AM EDT Mon Sep 2 2024

NCZ029-044>046-079-203-030830-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Greene-Northern Outer Banks-
427 AM EDT Mon Sep 2 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ047-080-081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-204-205-030830-
Mainland Dare-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-
Northern Craven-Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret-
Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
427 AM EDT Mon Sep 2 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon and evening, which could bring periods of heavy rain and
localized flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 3, 4:58 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMHXDare19 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.