沿海洪水警报

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. 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 when winds become more northerly late Thursday
and Friday.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
from 2 PM this afternoon 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. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water. 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.