Coastal Flood Advisory: Ocracoke Island

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Coastal Flood Advisory — Ocracoke Island
Severity: Minor. Certainty: Likely.
* 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, from 8 AM EDT
Tuesday through Tuesday 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 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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