Rodanthe Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Rip Current Statement issued October 27 at 8:11PM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 27 at 4:16PM EDT until October 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this 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. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tide levels will remain high with a King Tide Cycle in place through Thursday. The morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 27 at 4:16PM EDT until October 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday. 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 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tide levels will remain high with a King Tide Cycle in place through Thursday. The morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 27 at 4:16PM EDT until October 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tide levels will remain high with a King Tide Cycle in place through Thursday. The morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 27 at 4:16PM EDT until October 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* 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, and areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Thursday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tide levels will remain high with a King Tide Cycle in place through Thursday. The morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 27 at 4:16PM EDT until October 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves 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. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Ocean overwash impacts will continue through at least mid week, especially around high tide in areas where dunes have been compromised. NC-12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe remains closed. The next high tide is around 9 AM. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tide levels will remain high with a King Tide Cycle in place through Thursday. The morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides.

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