Coastal Flood Warning issued October 21 at 8:28PM EDT until October 22

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 ft of inundation
above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents north of Cape Hatteras and large
breaking waves expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Thursday
through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 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. Flooding will
extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and
businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will
be possible. Vulnerable portions of NC-12 may be inundated,
especially around high tide. There is a possibility of being
stranded on Hatteras Island for multiple days. This could be
life threatening if you have an emergency. 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...NC-12 between the Basnight Bridge and
Rodanthe remains closed. Significant ocean overwash impacts are
expected to continue for vulnerable oceanside areas through
multiple high tide cycles into Thursday. Minor soundside water
level rises will also be possible through tonight.The most
likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours
either side of low tide, which will occur around 10:53 AM
Thursday.