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| #1244340 (Received by flhurricane at: 5:21 AM 09.Sep.2025) CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 517 AM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025 NCZ205-092130- /O.EXB.KMHX.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250909T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0063.000000T0000Z-250910T0000Z/ Hatteras Island- 517 AM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of oceanside inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT today. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying oceanside 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. 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 3:30 PM Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. && $$ |
