Beach Hazards Statement 55, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

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WHUS42 KMHX 230605
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
205 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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East Carteret-
205 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...East Carteret County.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 7 AM EDT Saturday 
  through Saturday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 2:00 PM Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

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West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
205 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

While water levels will remain elevated through today's high 
tide, an overall downward trend in water levels is expected, along
with a decreased risk of impacts.

$$

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Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
205 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of 
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near 
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, 
  large breaking waves of 6 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.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT 
  Saturday night. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 7 AM EDT 
  Saturday through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level 
  is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. 
  Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road 
  closures expected. Additional overwash onto NC-12 is possible 
  around times of high tide Saturday morning and evening due to 
  elevated astronomical tides and persisting strong wave energy. 
  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 2 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, and
dangerous shore break.

&&

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 23/08 AM     5.6        1.9        2.0        5      Minor    
 23/08 PM     5.2        1.5        1.3        5       None    
 24/09 AM     4.6        0.9        0.9        5       None    
 24/09 PM     4.7        1.0        0.9        4       None    
 25/09 AM     4.5        0.8        0.8        4       None

&&

$$

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Ocracoke Island-
205 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 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...Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT 
  Saturday night. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 7 AM EDT 
  Saturday through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level 
  is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. 
  Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road 
  closures expected. Additional overwash onto NC-12 is possible 
  around times of high tide Saturday morning and evening due to 
  elevated astronomical tides and persisting strong wave energy. 
  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 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.

&&

$$

Martin

698 
WHUS42 KMHX 230829
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
429 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
429 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...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 High Surf Advisory, 
  large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the 
  Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large 
  breaking waves expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.

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

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
  possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
  Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road
  closures expected. Additional overwash onto NC-12 is possible
  around times of high tide this morning and this evening due to 
  elevated astronomical tides and persisting strong wave energy. 
  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 2:00 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, and
dangerous shore break.

&&

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 23/07 AM     5.6        1.9        2.3        5      Minor    
 23/08 PM     5.0        1.3        1.1       4-5      None    
 24/09 AM     4.5        0.8        0.8        4       None    
 24/09 PM     4.7        1.0        0.9        4       None    
 25/10 AM     4.5        0.8        0.8        4       None    
 25/10 PM     4.2        0.5        0.6        3       None

&&

$$

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Ocracoke Island-
429 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...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.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.

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

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
  possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
  Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road
  closures expected. Additional overwash onto NC-12 is possible
  around times of high tide this morning and again this evening 
  due to elevated astronomical tides and persisting strong wave 
  energy. 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 2:00 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.

&&

$$

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East Carteret-
429 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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

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

* WHERE...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.

* 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 2:00 PM Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

Martin

494 
WHUS42 KMHX 231428
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1028 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
1028 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
  above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
  dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the
  surf zone.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT 
  tonight. 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 in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
  Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road
  closures expected. Additional overwash onto NC-12 is possible
  around times of high tide this morning and this evening due to 
  elevated astronomical tides and persisting strong wave energy. 
  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 2:00 PM today.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 23/07 AM     5.6        1.9        2.3        5      Minor    
 23/08 PM     5.0        1.3        1.1       4-5      None    
 24/09 AM     4.5        0.8        0.8        4       None    
 24/09 PM     4.7        1.0        0.9        4       None    
 25/10 AM     4.5        0.8        0.8        4       None    
 25/10 PM     4.2        0.5        0.6        3       None

&&

$$

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Ocracoke Island-
1028 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
  above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT 
  tonight. 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 in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
  Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road
  closures expected. Additional overwash onto NC-12 is possible
  around times of high tide this morning and again this evening 
  due to elevated astronomical tides and persisting strong wave 
  energy. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from 
  shore into deeper water.er 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 2:00 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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-240000-
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East Carteret-
1028 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...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.

* 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 2:00 PM Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

621 
WHUS42 KMHX 232002
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
402 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
402 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of 
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near 
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, 
  large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the 
  Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large 
  breaking waves expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT 
  tonight. 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 in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
  Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road
  closures expected. Additional overwash onto NC-12 is possible
  around times of high tide this evening due to elevated 
  astronomical tides and persisting strong wave energy. 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 just occured around 2:00 PM earlier this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ204-240400-
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Ocracoke Island-
402 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of 
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near 
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT 
  tonight. 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 in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
  Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road
  closures expected. Additional overwash onto NC-12 is possible
  around times of high tide this evening due to elevated 
  astronomical tides and persisting strong wave energy. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.er water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which just occured around 2:00 PM earlier this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-240000-
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East Carteret-
402 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which just occured around 2:00 PM earlier this afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

453 
WHUS42 KMHX 240023
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
823 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
823 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
  and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the High Surf
  Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet 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 around high tide this evening.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer 
  head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which just occured around 3 pm Sunday afternoon.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 23/08 PM     5.1        1.4        1.2        4       None    
 24/09 AM     4.4        0.7        0.7        4       None    
 24/09 PM     4.4        0.7        0.6        4       None    
 25/09 AM     4.3        0.6        0.6        4       None    
 25/09 PM     4.1        0.4        0.6        3       None    
 26/10 AM     4.3        0.6        0.6        3       None

&&

$$

NCZ204-241230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0055.000000T0000Z-250824T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0056.250824T0023Z-250825T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250824T0400Z/
Ocracoke Island-
823 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above
  ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways around high tide this evening.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT 
  tonight.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which just occured around 3 pm Sunday afternoon.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-241230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0055.000000T0000Z-250824T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0056.250824T0023Z-250825T0000Z/
East Carteret-
823 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Core Banks beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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 just occured around 3 pm Sunday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
715 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Hurricane Erin will continue to move east, farther out to sea
tonight, although significant coastal impacts will continue
across parts of the Outer Banks through this evening. High
pressure builds in through Saturday. A weak coastal low may
bring light rain on Sunday, with high pressure reestablishing
itself next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /TONIGHT/...
As of 7 PM Friday...

Key Messages:

- Significant coastal impacts from Hurricane Erin will continue
  through this evening along the Outer Banks

- Dry, slightly cooler, and less humid

No significant changes to the forecast since the previous
update. Diurnal Cu field is finally dissipating as the sun sets
this evening with debris cirrus from thunderstorms and rain well
to our south now streaming in from the south and west. Rather
comfortable conditions are noted this evening with temps
generally in the upper 70s to low 80s as of this update.

High pressure will build into the area through tonight as
Hurricane Erin continues to move east away from the NC coast.
Winds will remain out of the north/northeast this afternoon and
steadily subside as the pressure gradient relaxes. Winds remain
light overnight and shift more easterly with seasonably cooler
temperatures as low temperatures fall into the low 60s inland to
low 70s along the coast and Outer Banks. Despite winds possibly
decoupling inland, dew point depressions should prevent fog or
low stratus formation.

Although Hurricane Erin will get progressively farther away
from our coast tonight, expect continued elevated water levels
from large swells and higher than normal astronomical tides
impacting compromised dune structures, especially along Outer
Banks Dare County. Additional coastal impacts are expected
farther south as well (see the TIDES/COASTAL FLOOD section for
details).

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY/...
As of 130 PM Friday...Weak high pressure will move off the mid-
Atlantic coast on Saturday, effectively shifting the surface
winds more easterly. Expect a partly sunny Saturday with sunny
skies and temps warming into the mid 80s areawide, a few degrees
below climatology for mid/late August. Skies become more cloudy
from south to north during the afternoon as a weak boundary
lifts north towards the southern coastal waters, though have
kept showers off the coast.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 3 AM Fri...

Sunday...Weak low pres may zip up the Southeastern Seaboard the
end of the weekend, bringing some rain to the coast. Best
chances for rain are the coastal counties, where pops are in the
50-70% range, with much lesser chances inland, and pops remain
in the 30-40% range.

Monday through Thursday...High pres reestablishes itself by
early next week, and therefore pops no higher than 10-20% are
forecast. Seasonably mild temps in the fcst with highs in the
80s and lows 65-70 forecast, which is very near climo for the
last week of August.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
SHORT TERM /through Saturday/...
As of 710 PM Fri...Predominantly VFR conditions continue to
persist across ENC this evening with leftover Diurnal Cu field
quickly dissipating as of this update, and high cirrus
streaming in from the south and west associated with some rain
well to the south. With high pressure ridge wedging itself in
across the Mid-Atlantic, dry air will continue to filter into
the Carolinas limiting any fog or low cloud threat tonight into
tomorrow. As a result, have kept VFR conditions across all of
ENC through tonight. Will note while it is unlikely for some
patchy ground fog to develop (less than 10% chance), the threat
is not zero. Either way, this threat would not impact
operations even if it did develop. So as noted above kept any
mention of fog out of the forecast. As we get into Sat, light
NE'rly wind in the morning becomes more E'rly in the afternoon
with high and mid clouds beginning to build in through the
afternoon as the diurnal Cu field gets set up and a low pressure
system approaches from the south. Either way expect continued
VFR conditions through Sat afternoon.

LONG TERM /Sat night through Wed/...
As of 3 AM Fri...Light rain chances for Sun could bring periods
of sub VFR esp to the coastal areas. High pres returns as the
work week begins.

&&

.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /through Saturday/...
As of 145 PM Friday...Latest surface and buoy data indicate NNE
winds 10-15 kt with long period seas impacting the coastal
waters at 8-10 feet. Hurricane Erin will continue to move away
from the NC coast through tonight. Seas will remain elevated
through Saturday. Northeasterly winds will gradually shift more
easterly by Saturday and remain 10-15 kt through Saturday. By
early Saturday morning, seas subside to 5-10 ft north of
Ocracoke Inlet and 4-7 ft to the south. Therefore, SCAs will
continue for all coastal waters through the period.

LONG TERM /Sat night through Wednesday/...
As of 3 AM Fri...Light winds for the weekend into early next
week, though lingering long period 6+ ft swell will linger from
departing Erin.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 145 PM Friday...

Key Messages:

- Significant impacts from Hurricane Erin are likely to continue
  across Outer Banks Dare County south of Oregon Inlet through
  this evening's high tide cycle due to the following factors:
  1) higher than normal astronomical tides 2) lingering powerful
  swell energy and wave run up and 3) compromised dune
  structures from repeated inundation. Water level rises of 2-3
  ft AGL (above ground level) are possible.

- Coastal Flood Warnings continue for Hatteras Island through
  midnight tonight, elsewhere Coastal Flood Advisories continue
  where nuisance flooding may impact some properties, with
  limited to no travel impacts anticipated.

- Life threatening rip currents are expected to continue into
  the weekend, especially on the OBX.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Coastal Flood Advisory until midnight EDT tonight for NCZ195-
     196-199-203.
     Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ196-
     203>205.
     High Surf Advisory until midnight EDT tonight for NCZ203-205.
     Coastal Flood Warning until midnight EDT tonight for NCZ204-
     205.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EDT Sunday for AMZ150.
     Small Craft Advisory until noon EDT Tuesday for AMZ152-154.
     Small Craft Advisory until midnight EDT Sunday night for
     AMZ156-158.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...DAG/RCF
SHORT TERM...DAG
LONG TERM...TL
AVIATION...TL/RCF
MARINE...DAG/TL
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHX

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
505 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193-194-198-230915-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-Inland Onslow-
505 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

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.

NCZ196-230915-
East Carteret-
505 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING north of
Cape Lookout...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING south 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.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.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.

NCZ195-199-230915-
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
505 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.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.

NCZ205-230915-
Hatteras Island-
505 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Coastal Flood Warning.
   High Surf Advisory.

.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.

NCZ204-230915-
Ocracoke Island-
505 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Coastal Flood Warning.

.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.

NCZ203-230915-
Northern Outer Banks-
505 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

.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.

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
800 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 PM     Storm Surge      1 NE Cape Hatteras Ligh 35.26N 75.52W
08/21/2025                   Dare               NC   Public

            Significant destruction of the end of Old
            Lighthouse Road by the Buxton Beach Access.
            The road is broken up and buckled with some
            sections washed away. Additionally, power
            lines and poles along the road were knocked
            down, along with major dune and vegetation
            loss. There was also damage to the adjacent
            parking lot. Pictures relayed via social
            media.

&&

SGK