{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.cb6863eecca1480d200925ab7677336abe68afe6.003.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 22 at 4:42PM EDT until September 25 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-22","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.cb6863eecca1480d200925ab7677336abe68afe6.003.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Newport/Morehead City NC"},"word_count":308,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Coastal Flood Advisory: Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 22 at 4:42PM EDT until September 25 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Northern Outer Banks\n**Issued by:** NWS Newport/Morehead City NC\n**Sent:** 2026-09-22T16:42:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-22T16:42:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-23T04:45:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip\ncurrents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8\nto 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the second Beach\nHazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking\nwaves expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,\n1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-\nlying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.\n\n* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.\n\n* WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT\nthis evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this\nevening to 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the second Beach Hazards\nStatement, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.\nFor the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Wednesday to 11 PM\nEDT Friday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is\npossible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways\nresulting in a low threat of property damage. Dangerous\nswimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip\ncurrents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into\ndeeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or\nsurfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back\ninjuries.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged nature of the event will lead to\nerosion of weaker dune structures. Winds and waves are forecast\nto peak latter half of Thursday.\n\n## Instructions\nIf travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be\nclosed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of\nunknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone\nproperty.\n\nRemain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions."}