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Beach Hazards Statement 88, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Oct 18, 2024, 8:36 PM EDT for Carteret County, Dare County, North Carolina. It took effect at Oct 19, 2024, 3:11 AM EDT. It was in force for 17 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 18, 2024, 8:36 PM EDT (00:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 19, 2024, 3:11 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 19, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
Counties Carteret County, NC, Dare County, NC
The radar
The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:34 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, 0.6 hours before the alert went out and 90 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1548 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 14 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 79 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 83 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
589
WHUS42 KMHX 190036
CFWMHX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
836 PM EDT Fri Oct 18 2024
NCZ203-205-191245-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0088.241019T1200Z-241020T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
836 PM EDT Fri Oct 18 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 5 to 9 feet in the surf zone. 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 noon EDT Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday
through Saturday evening.
* 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 will experience shallow
flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore
break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom
causing neck and back injuries.
* 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 3:45 PM 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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/09 PM 5.1 1.4 1.2 6 None
19/09 AM 5.9 2.2 1.0 7 Minor
19/09 PM 4.1 0.4 0.5 6 None
20/10 AM 4.9 1.2 0.1 5 None
20/11 PM 3.5 -0.2 0.0 5 None
21/11 AM 4.3 0.6 -0.2 4 None
&&
$$
NCZ196-191245-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0088.241019T1200Z-241020T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/
East Carteret-
836 PM EDT Fri Oct 18 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore
currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...East Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday
through Saturday evening.
* 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 will experience shallow
flooding. 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 3:45 PM 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.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/09 PM 4.1 -1.7 0.4 1 None
19/10 AM 5.2 -0.6 0.6 1 Minor
19/10 PM 4.0 -1.8 0.4 1 None
20/11 AM 4.7 -1.1 0.2 1 None
20/11 PM 3.6 -2.2 0.2 1 None
21/11 AM 4.3 -1.5 0.1 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ195-199-204-191245-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island-
836 PM EDT Fri Oct 18 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the
Newport and White Oak Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, areas
in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and adjacent
tidal creeks, and areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and
adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday.
* 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 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/09 PM 4.1 -1.7 0.4 1 None
19/10 AM 5.2 -0.6 0.6 1 Minor
19/10 PM 4.0 -1.8 0.4 1 None
20/11 AM 4.7 -1.1 0.2 1 None
20/11 PM 3.6 -2.2 0.2 1 None
21/11 AM 4.3 -1.5 0.1 1 None
&&
$$3 follow-up statements
515
WHUS42 KMHX 190711
CFWMHX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
311 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024
NCZ203-205-192100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0088.241019T0711Z-241020T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
311 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. 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.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday. For the
High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday.
* 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 properties, especially for flood prone areas of Hatteras
Island, will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water. 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.
All 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.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Duck NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/09 PM 5.1 1.4 1.2 6 None
19/09 AM 5.9 2.2 1.0 7 Minor
19/09 PM 4.1 0.4 0.5 6 None
20/10 AM 4.9 1.2 0.1 5 None
20/11 PM 3.5 -0.2 0.0 5 None
21/11 AM 4.3 0.6 -0.2 4 None
&&
$$
NCZ196-192100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0088.241019T0711Z-241020T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/
East Carteret-
311 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. 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.
* WHERE...East Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday.
* 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 will experience shallow
flooding. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. 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.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Beaufort Marine Lab NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/09 PM 4.1 -1.7 0.4 1 None
19/10 AM 5.2 -0.6 0.6 1 Minor
19/10 PM 4.0 -1.8 0.4 1 None
20/11 AM 4.7 -1.1 0.2 1 None
20/11 PM 3.6 -2.2 0.2 1 None
21/11 AM 4.3 -1.5 0.1 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ195-199-204-192100-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island-
311 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the
Newport and White Oak Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, areas
in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and adjacent
tidal creeks, and areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and
adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and
low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and
homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow
flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Beaufort Marine Lab NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/09 PM 4.1 -1.7 0.4 1 None
19/10 AM 5.2 -0.6 0.6 1 Minor
19/10 PM 4.0 -1.8 0.4 1 None
20/11 AM 4.7 -1.1 0.2 1 None
20/11 PM 3.6 -2.2 0.2 1 None
21/11 AM 4.3 -1.5 0.1 1 None
&&
$$930
WHUS42 KMHX 191524
CFWMHX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1124 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024
NCZ203-205-200330-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0088.000000T0000Z-241020T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
1124 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. 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.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some
roads and low lying properties, especially for flood prone areas
in Hatteras Island, will experience shallow flooding with
localized 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. Strong
longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Duck NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/09 AM 5.7 2.0 0.8 7 Minor
19/10 PM 4.2 0.5 0.5 6 None
20/10 AM 5.0 1.3 0.2 5-6 None
20/11 PM 3.6 -0.1 0.1 5 None
21/11 AM 4.4 0.7 -0.1 4 None
21/11 PM 3.1 -0.6 -0.1 4 None
&&
$$
NCZ196-200330-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0088.000000T0000Z-241020T0000Z/
East Carteret-
1124 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above
ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...East Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some
roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks,
lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience
shallow flooding. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents
will create dangerous swimming conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
&&
$$
NCZ195-199-204-200330-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island-
1124 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Bogue Sound, the Newport and
White Oak Rivers, areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New
River, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible 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.
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.
&&
$$981 WHUS42 KMHX 200025 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 825 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024 NCZ203-201230- /O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0088.000000T0000Z-241020T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0089.241020T1200Z-241021T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/ Northern Outer Banks- 825 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY 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 High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 4 AM and 4:45 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore. && $$ NCZ205-201230- /O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0088.000000T0000Z-241020T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0089.241020T1200Z-241021T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/ Hatteras Island- 825 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY 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 High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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 4 AM and 4:45 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. 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. Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore. && $$ NCZ196-201230- /O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0088.000000T0000Z-241020T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0089.241020T1200Z-241021T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/ East Carteret- 825 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 4 AM and 4:45 PM Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore. && $$ NCZ195-199-204-201230- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-241020T1600Z/ West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island- 825 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the Newport and White Oak Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this beach hazards statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this beach hazards statement went out at Oct 18, 7:31 PM EDT, 1 hour 5 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 18, 7:31 PM EDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
731 PM EDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will persist over the area well into next week. A
dry cold front will move through on Thursday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING/...
As of 725 PM Friday...An upper ridge and sfc high pressure
build across the Eastern seaboard overnight with low pressure
off the coast with generally clear skis and cool and dry
northerly flow prevailing across the region. For the most part,
winds remain elevated this hour but in the few spots where
decoupling has occurred temperatures have already made a run
into the upper 40s. Not expecting temps quite as cool as this
morning with lows in the low to mid 40s away from the coast and
50s along the coast. Could see some upper 30s in sheltered
inland areas. Continued to forecast min temps a couple of
degrees below coldest guidance for most areas. Fog chances
remain very low but cannot rule out patchy steam fog across
bodies of waters with cool temps over much warmer waters.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH 6 PM SATURDAY/...
As of 315 PM Friday...High pressure continues to prevail across
the region with N to NE flow across the region. Expect mainly
sunny skies Saturday, although could see period of STCU across
the OBX throughout the day. Low level thicknesses increase
several meters as the airmass begins to moderate and expect
highs in the low to mid 70s inland and upper 60s to around 70
OBX where winds will be off the water.
&&
.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 3 AM Fri...Ridging becomes centered over the Eastern
Seaboard this weekend and moves little into midweek next week
continuing to bring warming temperatures and continued dry
weather to ENC.
Saturday through Wednesday...High pressure remains quasi-
stationary overhead all the way into mid week. At the surface
high pressure builds over the OH Valley and Mid Atlantic states
and moves little into midweek keeping things dry across ENC with
nerly flow continuing. Will note some offshore showers will be
possible mainly from Mon onwards as a weak coastal trough sets
up but not expecting any precip to move inland, and this
activity should remain over the Gulf Stream if it occurs at all.
Diurnal range will be large as ground temps cont to dry and a
dry atms persists, leading to warm days and cool nights. Low
level thicknesses around 1380M translate to highs 75-80 later
this weekend into mid week, which will be some 5+ degrees above
climo. Lows will be near climo.
Thursday...Next cold front is progged to move through the
region, though appears to be moisture-starved and will move
through on the dry side, with temps being knocked back down to
near normal for late Oct.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
SHORT TERM /through Saturday/...
As of 730 PM Friday...VFR conditions will prevail through the
TAF period under clear skies. Airmass is too dry for any
impactful fog but cannot rule out patchy steam fog across bodies
of water where winds decouple (inland from the coast) as temps
will be much cooler than than the water. Winds will continue out
of the north with gusts to around 15 kt during daytime mixing
and to 25 kt along the coast.
LONG TERM /Saturday through Tuesday/...
As of 3 PM Fri...VFR mostly SKC with a steady nerly breeze as
high pressure will be anchored to the west and north of ENC.
&&
.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /through Saturday/...
As of 315 PM Friday...High pressure building into the Mid-
Atlantic and strong low pressure off the coast will continue to
bring gusty northerly winds and large seas across the waters.
Currently seeing north winds around 10-20 kt with gusts up to 25
kt across the waters. Expect a slight uptick in winds overnight
into Saturday as gradients tighten a bit more with gust up to
30 kt. Seas will build slightly overnight into Saturday peaking
around 7-12 ft north of Ocracoke and 4-8 ft south.
LONG TERM /Saturday night through Tuesday/...
As of 315 PM Fri...Will have SCA's through Monday across the
coastal waters before winds finally ease the beginning of next
week as the pressure gradient relaxes with high pressure
building closer to ENC. Seas will be dangerously large and build
to 7-12 ft through Sat, with highest seas acrs the ctrl waters.
South of Ocracoke seas will be a little bit lower in the 5-8 ft
range.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 330 PM Fri...The combination of persistent N-NErly winds
and King tides will continue to result in minor to locally
moderate oceanside coastal flooding issues, especially around
the high tide cycles. Highest tide levels expected through
Saturday morning, then will see tides gradually lower early
next week.
Overall expecting 1 to 2 ft for the oceanside, particularly
Hatteras Island where the combination of highest wave action of
8+ ft and long period swells leads to ocean overwash where dune
structures are compromised. The High Surf Advisory remains in
effect for areas north of Cape Hatteras due to these high
breaking waves.
&&
.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Coastal Flood Advisory until noon EDT Sunday for NCZ195-196-
199-203>205.
Beach Hazards Statement from Saturday morning through Saturday
evening for NCZ196-203-205.
Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ203-
205.
High Surf Advisory until noon EDT Sunday for NCZ203-205.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Saturday for AMZ131-230-
231.
Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT Saturday for AMZ135.
Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM EDT Monday for AMZ150.
Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM EDT Tuesday for AMZ152-154.
Small Craft Advisory until noon EDT Monday for AMZ156-158.
&&
SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...SK/MS
SHORT TERM...SK
LONG TERM...TL
AVIATION...SK/TL/MS
MARINE...SK/TL
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHXHazardous weather outlook, Oct 18, 4:34 AM EDT, 16 hours 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 18 2024 NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193-194-198-199-190845- Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort- Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven- Southern Craven-Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow- 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 18 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...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ195-190845- West Carteret- 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 18 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ203-205-190845- Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island- 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 18 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Beach Hazards Statement. Coastal Flood Advisory. High Surf Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. 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. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ196-190845- East Carteret- 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 18 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY... ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. Moderate Rip Current Risk. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ204-190845- Ocracoke Island- 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 18 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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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.