* WHAT…For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground
level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8
feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE…Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some
roads and low lying properties, especially for flood prone areas
in Hatteras Island, will experience shallow flooding with
localized ocean overwash. Dangerous swimming and surfing
conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep
even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Strong
longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
