High Surf Advisory: Northern Outer Banks

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High Surf Advisory — Northern Outer Banks Severity: Minor. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Elevated water levels due to high astronomical tides and period of west winds may lead to localized minor flooding of low-lying areas prone to sound-side flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks ocean-side locales that experienced weakening of dune structures over the last few days. For sound- side localized flooding, low-lying areas prone to sound-side flooding in and near Manteo.. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * 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. Dune structure erosion is possible in vulnerable locations. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next ocean-side high tide times are around 8 PM tonight, 815 AM Sunday, and 830 PM Sunday. The sound-side high times are around 1130 AM Sunday and midnight Sunday night. The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 230 PM Sunday.