crazy! just got the alert on my phone and here's notification via nws email-
OBX Alerts: State of emergency has been declared for Dare County due to the anticipated impacts from distant Hurricane ERIN. MANDATORY EVACUATION OF "HURRICANE EVACUATION ZONE A" (HATTERAS ISLAND) TO START AT 1000 AM ON AUGUST 18, 2025. MORE AT DareNC.gov/HurricaneErin
NWS ALERT:
HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING
Coastal Flood Watch issued August 17 at 2:00PM EDT until August 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 15 to
20+ feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
significant oceanside inundation above ground level likely in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...East Carteret County, and Northern Outer Banks,
Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Tuesday to 8 AM
EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday
afternoon through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Extreme beach and coastal damage is likely along the
oceanside, resulting in a significant threat to life and
property. Large dangerous waves will likely inundate and destroy
protective dune structures. Severe flooding will likely extend
inland from the waterfront causing flooding of many homes and
businesses with some structural damage possible. Numerous roads
will likely be impassable under several feet of water and
vehicles will likely be submerged. Actions will need to be
taken to protect life and property. Very dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions expected, as well as the wave action
resulting in significant beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is expected to be a prolonged duration event,
with the potential for portions of NC-12 and secondary roads
along the Outer Banks, in particular on Hatteras and Ocracoke
Islands, to be impassable and/or inaccessible for several days
due to significant wave run up. Minor soundside flooding will
also be possible if stronger winds develop over the Pamlico
Sound.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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