Beach Hazards Statement: Ocracoke Island

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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, dangerous rip
currents.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT
Monday through Monday 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 continue to rise with a
King Tide Cycle in place through the upcoming work-week. The
morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides.
King Tides peak Tuesday and Wednesday.

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