Coastal Flood Advisory: Hatteras Island

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Coastal Flood Advisory — Hatteras 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...Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Ocean overwash impacts will continue through at least
Thursday, 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 10 PM tonight and
around 10:15 AM Thursday. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tide levels will remain high with a King
Tide Cycle in place through Thursday. The morning high tide
will be the highest of the two daily tides.

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