Weather Alert in North Carolina
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 20 at 7:37PM EDT until August 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREAS AFFECTED: Coastal Onslow
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level, with locally higher amounts possible, expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Oceanside coastal Onslow County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions with significant beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is expected to be a prolonged duration event, with the potential for roads along the immediate coast to be impassable at times, especially around times of high tide. The area of greatest concern for oceanside impacts is North Topsail Beach.
INSTRUCTION: Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
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