Beach Hazards Statement: Hatteras Island

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Beach Hazards Statement — Hatteras Island
Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 of inundation
above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
currents.

* WHERE...Hatteras 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...Ocean overwash impacts will continue through at least
mid week, especially around high tide in areas where dunes have
been compromised. NC-12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe
remains closed. The next high tide is around 8:30 AM TUE. 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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