Beach Hazards Statement issued September 22 at 4:42PM EDT until September 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 22 at 4:42PM EDT until September 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC**

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

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.

* WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Wednesday to 11 PM EDT Friday.

* 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. 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...Prolonged nature of the event will lead to erosion of weaker dune structures. Winds and waves are forecast to peak latter half of 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.

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 4:42 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 23, 2026 4:45 AM UTC

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