Weather Alert in North Carolina
Coastal Flood Warning issued August 20 at 7:37PM EDT until August 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREAS AFFECTED: East Carteret
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 20 feet expected in the surf zone north of Cape Lookout, and 5 to 8 feet on Shackleford Island. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected oceanside north of Cape Lookout. Minor to moderate inundation of 1 to 3 feet above ground level expected for soundside areas adjacent to the southern Pamlico Sound and Core Sound. * WHERE...East Carteret 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 midnight EDT Friday night. * IMPACTS...Moderate to major beach damage is likely along the oceanside north of Cape Lookout, resulting in a significant threat to life and property. Large dangerous waves will likely inundate and destroy protective dune structures. Minor to moderate soundside flooding expected for areas adjacent to the southern Pamlico Sound. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is expected to be a prolonged duration event for the oceanside, impacting several high tide cycles.
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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