High Surf Advisory

* WHAT...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 soundside locations near Buxton and Hatteras Village. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet in the surf zone north of Cape Hatteras. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island. Beach hazard statement for longshore currents and the high surf advisory is confined to beaches north of Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. NC-12 remains closed from the Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline and dune erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 2:00 PM Saturday.