Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Wanchese, NC ∙ Kill Devil Hills, NC ∙ Roanoke Island, NC ∙ Manteo Airport, NC ∙ Duck, NC ∙ Kill Devil Hills First Flight Airport, NC ∙ Kitty Hawk, NC ∙ Bodie Island, NC ∙ Wright Brothers National Memorial, NC ∙ Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, NC

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 813 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 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 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is expected 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. 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 10:00 AM Wednesday. 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/03 PM 5.5 1.8 2.1 9 Minor 21/04 AM 5.5 1.8 2.4 9 Minor 21/04 PM 6.0 2.3 2.6 10 Moderate 22/04 AM 5.7 2.0 2.4 8-9 Minor 22/05 PM 5.4 1.7 1.9 7-8 None 23/05 AM 5.1 1.4 1.4 6 None

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