# Beach Hazards Statement: Ocracoke Island — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-10-21 20:28 ingested 2026-10-22 02:54

[original source ↗](http://www.weather.gov/)

## extract

Beach Hazards Statement — Ocracoke Island
Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely.
* 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, large
breaking waves expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT
Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT
Thursday through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous shore break can
throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing
neck and back injuries.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor ocean overwash impacts are possible
at vulnerable oceanside areas into Thursday morning. Portions of
NC-12 may be impacted around high tide. The most likely time for
strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of
low tide.

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The historical document was shared with another weather alert and cannot be attributed to this record. The original extract is preserved above; the exact alert link was not retained.