Coastal Flood Warning issued September 22 at 4:42PM EDT until September 25

* WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves
peaking at 10 to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For the
second Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large
breaking waves north of Cape Hatteras. Dangerous rip currents,
large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf
zone south of Cape Hatteras. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2
to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Up to 1 foot of
inundation is possible for sound-side flooding from Buxton
southward when winds become more northerly late Thursday and
Friday.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT
this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Wednesday
to 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the second Beach Hazards Statement,
from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. For the
Coastal Flood Warning, from 2 PM Wednesday to 11 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Portions of Highway 12
will be inundated. Low lying property including homes,
businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.
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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous
swimming conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged nature of the event will continue
to erode dune structures. Winds and waves are forecast to peak
latter half of Thursday.