Beach Hazards Statement issued September 22 at 10:23AM EDT until September 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 22 at 10:23AM EDT until September 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC**

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding may extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Vulnerable areas along Highway 12 on Ocracoke and Hatteras Island are especially at risk for inundation from the oceanside. Dangerous rip currents.

* 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 10:00 AM today.

**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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

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

- **Effective:** Sep 22, 2026 10:23 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 10:30 PM UTC

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