Weather Alert in North Carolina
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 20 at 7:37PM EDT until August 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREAS AFFECTED: Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 20+ feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches from Duck to Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday night. * IMPACTS...Extreme beach and coastal damage is likely along the oceanside, resulting in a significant threat to life and property. Large dangerous waves will likely inundate and destroy protective dune structures. Severe flooding will likely extend inland from the waterfront causing flooding of many homes and businesses with some structural damage possible. Numerous roads will likely be impassable under several feet of water and vehicles will likely be submerged. Actions will need to be taken to protect life and property. Extremely dangerous swimming and surfing conditions expected, as well as the wave action resulting in significant beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Storm Surge Warning remains in effect for the Outer Banks. This is expected to be a prolonged duration event, with the potential for portions of NC-12 and secondary roads along the Outer Banks, in particular on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, to be impassable and/or inaccessible through the end of the week due to significant wave run up.
INSTRUCTION: 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.
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