Coastal flood and high surf warning for Ocracoke
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NOAA Weather Radio Cape Hatteras (KIG77)
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The following is a coastal flood warning for the following county: Ocracoke Island, North Carolina.
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Coastal flood warning now in effect until 08:00 p.m.
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Wednesday. High surf advisory now in effect until 08:00 a.m.
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Wednesday. Beach hazard statement remains in effect until 08:00 p.m.
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this evening.
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For the coastal flood warning, up to two to 4 ft of inundation above ground level in low lying areas near shore.
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Lines and tidal waterways.
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For the high surf advisory, large breaking waves of six to 9 ft in the surf zone.
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For the beach hazard statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
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The areas affected include Ocracoke Island.
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The hazardous conditions are expected from for the coastal flood warning until 08:00 p.m.
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Wednesday.
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For the high surf advisory until 08:00 a.m.
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For the beach hazard statement until 08:00 p.m.
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this evening,
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impacts up to 2 to 4 ft of inundation above ground level is expected in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, resulting in an elevated threat of property damage.
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Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront, threatening some homes and businesses.
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Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible.
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Vulnerable portions of North Carolina minus May 12th be inundated, especially a.
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Sound high tide.
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There is a possibility of being stranded on Ocracoke for multiple days.
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This could be life threatening if you have an emergency.
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Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
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Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head 1st into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.
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Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
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Additional details: This is a long duration event with uncertainty on when conditions will improve.
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Significant ocean overwash impacts are expected at vulnerable seaside areas through multiple high tide cycles into midweek.
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Minor sound side water level rises will also be possible.
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Take the necessary actions to protect flood prone property.
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If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
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In experience.
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Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
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Life threatening rip currents.
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
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Swim in a direction following the shoreline.
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.
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If unable to escape, trace the shore and call or wave for help.
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Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach.
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It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by.
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Keeping your hands in front of you at all times.
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
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In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom, making it difficult to return to shore.
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