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Beach Hazards Statement 68, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 21, 2024, 8:07 PM EDT for Dare County, North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 22, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 21, 2024, 8:07 PM EDT (00:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 22, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 22, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
County Dare County, NC
The radar
The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 150 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 hours before the alert went out and 150 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
- 5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -76 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1040 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 37 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 61 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
697
WHUS42 KMHX 220007
CFWMHX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
807 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024
NCZ203-205-221215-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0067.000000T0000Z-240922T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0068.240922T1200Z-240923T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-240924T0600Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
807 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Sunday through
Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in an elevated threat of property damage, mainly
around the times of high tide. Some roads and low lying property
including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the
waterfront will experience shallow flooding. 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 6 PM.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Duck NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/11 PM 5.4 1.7 1.7 4 None
22/11 AM 6.4 2.7 1.9 4 Moderate
23/12 AM 5.5 1.8 2.1 3-4 Minor
23/12 PM 6.4 2.7 2.1 4 Moderate
24/01 AM 5.2 1.5 2.0 4-5 None
24/01 PM 5.8 2.1 1.8 4 Minor
Oregon Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/11 PM 2.8 2.2 1.5 1 None
22/12 PM 3.1 2.5 1.6 1 Minor
23/12 AM 2.8 2.2 1.6 1-2 None
23/01 PM 3.2 2.6 1.7 1 Minor
24/02 AM 2.9 2.3 1.7 1 None
Coast Guard Hatteras NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/11 PM 2.2 1.0 1.6 1 None
22/11 AM 2.5 1.3 1.8 1 Minor
23/12 AM 2.4 1.2 1.8 2 None
23/12 PM 2.6 1.4 1.9 2 Minor
24/02 AM 2.5 1.3 1.9 1-2 Minor
24/01 PM 2.6 1.4 1.9 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ195-196-199-204-221215-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240924T0600Z/
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island-
807 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas in North Topsail Beach, along the lower New
River, White Oak River, Bogue and Core Sounds, and adjacent
tidal creeks, and areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and
adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in an elevated threat of property damage, mainly
around the times of high tide. Some roads and low lying
property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Beaufort Marine Lab NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/11 PM 4.9 -0.9 1.3 1 None
22/12 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.4 1 Moderate
23/12 AM 4.9 -0.9 1.5 1 None
23/01 PM 5.8 0.0 1.6 1 Moderate
24/01 AM 4.9 -0.9 1.7 1 None
Ocracoke Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/12 AM 2.6 1.5 1.6 1 None
22/12 PM 3.0 1.9 1.7 1 Minor
23/12 AM 2.7 1.6 1.7 2 None
23/12 PM 3.1 2.0 1.9 2 Minor
24/01 AM 2.8 1.7 1.8 1-2 None
24/01 PM 3.0 1.9 1.9 1 Minor
&&
$$4 follow-up statements
921
WHUS42 KMHX 220836
CFWMHX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
436 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024
NCZ203-205-222045-
/O.EXT.KMHX.CF.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-240924T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0068.240922T1200Z-240923T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
436 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning
through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in an elevated threat of property damage, mainly
around the times of high tide. Some roads and low lying
property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
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 6 PM.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Duck NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 AM 6.4 2.7 1.9 2 Moderate
23/12 AM 5.4 1.7 2.0 3 None
23/12 PM 6.3 2.6 2.0 4-5 Moderate
24/01 AM 5.1 1.4 1.9 5 None
24/01 PM 5.6 1.9 1.6 5 Minor
25/02 AM 4.4 0.7 1.4 5 None
Oregon Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/12 PM 3.0 2.4 1.5 1 Minor
23/01 AM 2.8 2.2 1.6 1-2 None
23/01 PM 3.1 2.5 1.6 1 Minor
24/02 AM 2.9 2.3 1.7 1 None
24/02 PM 3.0 2.4 1.6 1 Minor
25/02 AM 2.7 2.1 1.6 1 None
Coast Guard Hatteras NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/12 PM 2.4 1.2 1.6 1 None
23/12 AM 2.3 1.1 1.7 1-2 None
23/12 PM 2.6 1.4 1.9 2 Minor
24/02 AM 2.5 1.3 1.9 1 Minor
24/01 PM 2.5 1.3 1.8 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ195-196-199-204-222045-
/O.EXT.KMHX.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240924T2100Z/
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island-
436 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas in North Topsail Beach, along the lower New
River, White Oak River, Bogue and Core Sounds, and adjacent
tidal creeks, and areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and
adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in an elevated threat of property damage, mainly
around the times of high tide. Some roads and low lying
property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Beaufort Marine Lab NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/12 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.4 1 Moderate
23/12 AM 4.9 -0.9 1.5 1 None
23/01 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.5 1 Moderate
24/01 AM 4.8 -1.0 1.6 1 None
24/02 PM 5.5 -0.3 1.5 1 Moderate
25/02 AM 4.5 -1.3 1.4 1 None
Ocracoke Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 AM 2.9 1.8 1.7 1 None
22/11 PM 2.6 1.5 1.8 1-2 None
23/12 PM 3.0 1.9 1.8 1 Minor
24/01 AM 2.6 1.5 1.6 1 None
24/01 PM 2.9 1.8 1.8 1 None
25/02 AM 2.6 1.5 1.7 1 None
&&
$$347
WHUS42 KMHX 221444
CFWMHX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1044 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024
NCZ203-205-230245-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-240924T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0068.000000T0000Z-240923T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
1044 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 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 and large breaking waves in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning
through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will
be possible. Up 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 will experience shallow flooding. 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 6 PM Sunday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Duck NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 AM 6.4 2.7 1.9 2 Moderate
23/12 AM 5.4 1.7 2.0 3 None
23/12 PM 6.3 2.6 2.0 4-5 Moderate
24/01 AM 5.1 1.4 1.9 5 None
24/01 PM 5.6 1.9 1.6 5 Minor
25/02 AM 4.4 0.7 1.4 5 None
Oregon Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/12 PM 3.0 2.4 1.5 1 Minor
23/01 AM 2.8 2.2 1.6 1-2 None
23/01 PM 3.1 2.5 1.6 1 Minor
24/02 AM 2.9 2.3 1.7 1 None
24/02 PM 3.0 2.4 1.6 1 Minor
25/02 AM 2.7 2.1 1.6 1 None
Coast Guard Hatteras NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/12 PM 2.4 1.2 1.6 1 None
23/12 AM 2.3 1.1 1.7 1-2 None
23/12 PM 2.6 1.4 1.9 2 Minor
24/02 AM 2.5 1.3 1.9 1 Minor
24/01 PM 2.5 1.3 1.8 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ195-196-199-204-230245-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240924T2100Z/
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island-
1044 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas in North Topsail Beach, along the lower New
River, White Oak River, Bogue and Core Sounds, and adjacent
tidal creeks, and areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and
adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in an elevated threat of property damage, mainly
around the times of high tide. Some roads and low lying property
including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the
waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Beaufort Marine Lab NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/12 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.4 1 Moderate
23/12 AM 4.9 -0.9 1.5 1 None
23/01 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.5 1 Moderate
24/01 AM 4.8 -1.0 1.6 1 None
24/02 PM 5.5 -0.3 1.5 1 Moderate
25/02 AM 4.5 -1.3 1.4 1 None
Ocracoke Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 AM 2.9 1.8 1.7 1 None
22/11 PM 2.6 1.5 1.8 1-2 None
23/12 PM 3.0 1.9 1.8 1 Minor
24/01 AM 2.6 1.5 1.6 1 None
24/01 PM 2.9 1.8 1.8 1 None
25/02 AM 2.6 1.5 1.7 1 None
&&
$$181
WHUS42 KMHX 221913
CFWMHX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
313 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024
NCZ203-205-230715-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-240924T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0068.000000T0000Z-240923T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
313 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 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 and large breaking waves in
the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will
be possible. Up 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 will experience
shallow flooding. 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 6 PM tonight.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Duck NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/12 AM 5.2 1.5 1.8 4 None
23/12 PM 6.0 2.3 1.7 4-5 Moderate
24/12 AM 4.7 1.0 1.6 5 None
24/01 PM 5.3 1.6 1.3 5 None
25/02 AM 4.3 0.6 1.3 5 None
&&
$$
NCZ195-196-199-204-230715-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240924T2100Z/
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island-
313 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas in North Topsail Beach, along the lower New
River, White Oak River, Bogue and Core Sounds, and adjacent
tidal creeks, and areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and
adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage,
mainly around the times of high tide. Some roads and low lying
property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Beaufort Marine Lab NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/12 AM 4.9 -0.9 1.5 1 None
23/01 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.5 1 Moderate
24/01 AM 4.8 -1.0 1.6 1 None
24/01 PM 5.4 -0.4 1.6 1 Minor
25/02 AM 4.5 -1.3 1.4 1 None
Ocracoke Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/12 AM 2.6 1.5 1.6 1 None
23/01 PM 3.0 1.9 1.7 1 Minor
24/01 AM 2.7 1.6 1.7 1 None
24/02 PM 2.9 1.8 1.7 1 None
25/02 AM 2.6 1.5 1.7 1 None
&&
$$859
WHUS42 KMHX 230019
CFWMHX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
819 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024
NCZ203-205-231230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0068.000000T0000Z-240923T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0069.240923T1200Z-240924T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-240924T2100Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
819 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Monday through
Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding
will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes
and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles
will be possible. 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 6:00 AM Monday.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Duck NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/12 AM 5.2 1.5 1.8 4 None
23/12 PM 6.0 2.3 1.7 4-5 Moderate
24/12 AM 4.7 1.0 1.6 5 None
24/01 PM 5.3 1.6 1.3 5 None
25/02 AM 4.3 0.6 1.3 5 None
&&
$$
NCZ195-196-199-204-231230-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240924T2100Z/
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island-
819 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas in North Topsail Beach, along the lower New
River, White Oak River, Bogue and Core Sounds, and adjacent
tidal creeks, and areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and
adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage,
mainly around the times of high tide. Some roads and low lying
property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Beaufort Marine Lab NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/12 AM 4.9 -0.9 1.5 1 None
23/01 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.5 1 Moderate
24/01 AM 4.8 -1.0 1.6 1 None
24/01 PM 5.4 -0.4 1.6 1 Minor
25/02 AM 4.5 -1.3 1.4 1 None
Ocracoke Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/12 AM 2.6 1.5 1.6 1 None
23/01 PM 3.0 1.9 1.7 1 Minor
24/01 AM 2.7 1.6 1.7 1 None
24/02 PM 2.9 1.8 1.7 1 None
25/02 AM 2.6 1.5 1.7 1 None
&&
$$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 21, 7:44 PM EDT, 23 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 21, 7:44 PM EDT, 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
744 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will ridge southwards across the Carolinas through
this weekend. Next potential frontal system doesn't near ENC
until at least mid next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SUNDAY MORNING/...
As of 730 PM Sat...A quiet picture perfect evening across ENC
with comfortable temps and dry weather. Convection over west
central Virginia, supported by a short wave, will make a run at
our area after midnight. While model trends continue to show
this area weakening as it approaches, most are in good
agreement it will at least clip our far northwest, in places
like Williamston, Greenville and maybe as far south as Kinston
or Kenansville. Increased chances for rain here to high chance,
which matches our previous QPF forecast well. Closer to the
coast we may see an increase in mid and high clouds but we
should remain dry with rain chances remaining only over far
inland locations.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH 6 PM SUNDAY/...
As of 330 PM Sat... The aforementioned shortwave will be making
its way across ENC on Sunday which should help spark a few
isolated to widely scattered showers across the area. Continued
Schc PoPs with this update, opting to not go higher as we have a
lack of upper level support. Kept Tstorms out of the forecast
Sunday, as upper level subsidence keeps the mid levels very dry,
and it will be difficult for updrafts to punch through this dry
layer with CAPEs of only 500-1000 J/kg. Temps once again get
into the low 80s inland and upper 70s along the coast.
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 330 PM Saturday...A slight chance of showers Sunday, then
ridging starts building in from the north as a low spins up
offshore to our northeast, gradually shifting further offshore
to our east. Seasonable temps through the period and dry Monday-
Tuesday evening. Rain chances increase mid to late week as
ridging could weaken and a low treks across the Ohio Valley and
Great Lakes region.
Monday-Tuesday:
Low offshore could produce high swell impacting OBX beaches
Monday-Tuesday. See TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING section for more
information.
High pressure centered over Maine and the Canadian Maritimes
has a ridge extending south over much of the east coast, keeping
us dry Monday and Tuesday. Seasonable temps with highs in the
low 80s inland, upper 70s to near 80 for beaches.
Wednesday-Friday:
Uncertainty increases a lot towards the middle and end of next
week, as multiple synoptic features will be at play and slight
deviations result in large changes with the forecast. While
ridging continues to spread over ENC from the north Wednesday, a
low pressure system forecasted to be over the Great Lakes will
have a cold front trailing from it extending down to the Gulf
coast. This cold front could stall to our west due to the
ridging over us, or the ridge weakens and gives way to the low,
or the front sweeps north of us around the high. In addition to
the parent low over the Great Lakes and ridge overhead, we will
be keeping an eye on a tropical system that could initiate in
the Gulf Coast next week. It is too soon to determine what
impacts, if any, we receive in ENC should this cyclone form. Due
to all this uncertainty, I opted to keep PoPs at Chc/Schc for
now through the remainder of the long term as a higher moisture
advection regime is more supportive of rain at the end of the
period.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
SHORT TERM /through 18z Sunday/...
As of 730 PM Sat...
VFR through the end of the TAF period for our forecast
terminals. Some MVFR cigs possible northern Outer Banks
(Manteo), by Sunday afternoon.
Showers now over Virginia may produce a brief shower at KPGV or
KISO after midnight with no restrictions expected. Mid level
clouds will lower to around 6,000 feet for awhile, otherwise
bases remain 8KFt or higher most of Sunday. Winds mainly less
than 5 kts out of the southeast tonight, becoming northwest
Sunday.
LONG TERM /Sunday night through Thursday/...
As of 4 AM Saturday...Pred VFR conditions expected through the
long term.
&&
.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /Through Sunday/...
As of 730 PM Sat... High pressure ridging down into the
Carolinas will keep winds light across our waters with winds
generally persisting at 5-10 kts coming from a NE'rly direction
north of Cape Hatteras and becoming light and variable at times
south of Cape Hatteras through tonight. Winds will then
gradually increase from north to south Sun afternoon to 10-15
kts and become NE'rly across all our waters as a surface
boundary gradually makes its way across the area. Otherwise 4-6
ft seas are currently noted north of Ocracoke Inlet with 2-4 ft
seas south of Ocracoke Inlet. Seas are forecast to lower north
of Oregon Inlet tonight to 3-5 ft and as a result have shortened
the SCA advisory here to 06Z tonight, though will have to
reissue SCA's tonight for the same area as seas are forecast to
then quickly come back up to 4- 7 ft by Sun night. Otherwise
ongoing SCA's across our central waters will continue as 4-6 ft
seas will persist through Sun north of Ocracoke Inlet. SOuth of
Ocracoke inlet 2-4 ft seas will persist through the period.
LONG TERM /Sunday through Thursday/...
As of 415 AM Saturday...SCA In Effect through 6Z Tuesday for
coastal waters north of Ocracoke.
Sustained variable winds around 10 kt Sunday with ridging
building in, then around 15 kt Monday before dropping back down
to 5-10 kt and veering to become more easterly Tuesday and
Wednesday. SCA in effect for waters north of Ocracoke Inlet as
waves greater than or equal to 6 ft are expected from the low
offshore through early next week. Seas will be 2-6 ft Sunday,
and 2-7 ft Monday/Tuesday before dropping down to 2-6 ft
Wednesday the low offshore and somewhat gusty winds result in
higher swell. Waters off Crystal Coast and coastal Onslow will
be a bit protected from the more easterly swell courtesy of Cape
Lookout, and will be on the lower end of these wave height
ranges. OBX (particularly north of Hatteras) and the Gulf Stream
will not be protected and will see the higher values in the
ranges above.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 330 PM Sat... No real changes to the forecast thinking as
coastal flooding will continue to be a threat given the higher
than normal astronomical tide cycle through this weekend and
into Monday during high tide each day. Coastal Flood Advisories
remain in effect for all oceanside coastal areas into Monday
evenings high tide. Increased swell from a low offshore may
bring minor overwash concerns Tuesday and into midweek for the
OBX north of Cape Hatteras, although recent guidance has backed
off some on the strength of this offshore low, which may lessen
the risk of coastal impacts.
&&
.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Coastal Flood Advisory until 2 AM EDT Tuesday for NCZ195-196-
199-203>205.
Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ203-
205.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM EDT Sunday for AMZ150.
Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM EDT Wednesday for AMZ152-154.
&&
SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...EH/RCF
SHORT TERM...RCF
LONG TERM...RJ
AVIATION...EH/RCF/RJ
MARINE...EH/RCF/RJ
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHXHazardous weather outlook, Sep 21, 3:49 PM EDT, 4 hours 18 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 349 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 NCZ195-199-222000- West Carteret-Coastal Onslow- 349 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. High astronomical tides will continue to lead to elevated water levels into early next week, especially around the times of high tide. This will lead to minor coastal flooding impacts. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. 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 astronomical tides will continue to lead to elevated water levels into early next week, especially around the times of high tide. This will lead to minor coastal flooding impacts. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193-194-198-222000- Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort- Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven- Southern Craven-Inland Onslow- 349 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ196-204-222000- East Carteret-Ocracoke Island- 349 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. Moderate Rip Current Risk. High astronomical tides will continue to lead to elevated water levels into early next week, especially around the times of high tide. This will lead to minor coastal flooding impacts. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. 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 astronomical tides will continue to lead to elevated water levels into early next week, especially around the times of high tide. This will lead to minor coastal flooding impacts. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ205-222000- Hatteras Island- 349 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Beach Hazards Statement. Coastal Flood Advisory. Moderate Rip Current Risk. High astronomical tides will continue to lead to elevated water levels into early next week, especially around the times of high tide. This will lead to minor coastal flooding impacts. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. 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 astronomical tides will continue to lead to elevated water levels into early next week, especially around the times of high tide. This will lead to minor coastal flooding impacts. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ203-222000- Northern Outer Banks- 349 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Beach Hazards Statement. Coastal Flood Advisory. High astronomical tides will continue to lead to elevated water levels into early next week, especially around the times of high tide. This will lead to minor coastal flooding impacts. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. 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 astronomical tides will continue to lead to elevated water levels into early next week, especially around the times of high tide. This will lead to minor coastal flooding impacts. .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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 3:45 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | MHX | 6 days |
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