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Morehead City, NCWEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

• A Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect for

the Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. A

Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Beaufort,

Pamlico, S. Craven and E. Carteret counties. The

advisory for Tyrrell expires at 8 AM this morning.

• High astronomical tides will bring the threat for

minor to moderate coastal flooding around the

time of each high tide this weekend into early next

week.

• Stronger winds through the weekend could bring

more extensive coastal flooding impacts, especially

for oceanside areas north of Cape Hatteras.

• Strong, long period swell from distant Hurricane

Teddy will arrive this weekend, bringing an

increased potential for signficiant beach erosion

and dune overwashing.

Continued Coastal Flooding ImpactsMinor to Moderate Flooding Expected

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Morehead City, NCWEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

• High astronomical tides, increasing

swell from distant Hurricane Teddy,

and a prolonged strong northeast

wind will last through the weekend.

• This is expected to be a long

duration event through multiple

tide cycles through the weekend.

• At high tide, significant ocean over

wash is expected with Highway 12

possibly being impacted.

• Beach erosion is also likely with 7 to

12 foot waves.

Coastal Flooding OceansideModerate Flooding Possible North of Hatteras

2-4 feet of inundation

possible with

significant ocean

overwash

High TidesAround 9 AM/10 PM This Morning

Around 10 PM Tonight

Around 1030 AM Sunday

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Morehead City, NCWEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

• The combination of a high

astronomical tide and a persistent

STRONG northeast wind will cause

minor coastal flooding.

• Low lying areas adjacent to the

Neuse River, southern Pamlico

Sound, sound-side Ocracoke Island,

and near Beaufort may experience

inundation of 1 to 3 feet above

normally dry ground.

• Water levels and tides will be

HIGHER than we have experienced

all week.

Coastal Flooding Sounds/RiversMinor Flooding Possible Near Neuse River/Pamlico Sound

1-3 feet of

inundation

possible

High Tides @Beaufort

Around 930 AM/10 PM Today

Around 11 AM Sunday

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Morehead City, NCWEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

• Elevated rip current risk will

continue through the weekend.

• Strong, long period swell from

Hurricane Teddy arrives this

weekend, bringing large, powerful,

and dangerous surf to all area

beaches.

Dangerous Surf ImpactsHigh Risk of Rip Currents

Forecast for Friday, September 18