Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC**

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statements, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Dune structure erosion is possible in vulnerable locations. 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:25 PM Thursday.

**What You Should Do:**

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

- **Effective:** Sep 23, 2026 6:18 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 24, 2026 6:30 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*