Coastal Flood Warning: Hatteras Island

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Coastal Flood Warning — Hatteras Island Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. Vulnerable portions of NC-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. There is a possibility of being stranded on Hatteras Island for multiple days. This could be life threatening if you have an emergency. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NC-12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe remains closed. Significant ocean overwash impacts are expected to continue for vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into mid week. Minor soundside water level rises will also be possible through Wednesday.