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000
FZUS52 KMHX 091926
SRFMHX

SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
326 PM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

NCZ103-100330-
OUTER BANKS DARE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...DUCK...KITTY HAWK...KILL DEVIL HILLS...
NAGS HEAD...RODANTHE...AVON...CAPE HATTERAS
326 PM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FROM CAPE HATTERAS SOUTH...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FROM RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FROM RODANTHE SOUTH...

.SUNDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
DUCK TO RODANTHE...LOW RISK.
RODANTHE TO HATTERAS INLET...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

EVEN WHEN THE RISK IS LOW...RIP CURRENTS CAN OCCUR AT ANY
TIME...ESPECIALLY CLOSE TO PIERS...JETTIES AND SAND BARS.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 12 PM. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. NORTH
          WINDS AROUND 15 MPH...BECOMING NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH IN
          THE AFTERNOON.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 3 FEET.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: DUCK PIER HAS 54 DEGREES, AVALON PIER
REPORTED 56, OREGON INLET HAD 75, AVON PIER REPORTED 72, AND
HATTERAS ISLAND FISHING PIER REPORTED 71 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT CAPE HATTERAS...

LOW TIDE AT 3:08 AM SUNDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:52 AM SUNDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 2:38 PM SUNDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 9:13 PM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ104-100330-
OUTER BANKS HYDE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...OCRACOKE
326 PM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE ISLAND...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 12 PM. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. NORTH
          WINDS AROUND 15 MPH...BECOMING EAST AROUND 5 MPH IN THE
          AFTERNOON.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 3 FEET.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT OCRACOKE INLET...

LOW TIDE AT 3:18 AM SUNDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 2:48 PM SUNDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 9:21 PM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ095-100330-
CARTERET-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE...
SHACKLEFORD BANKS...ATLANTIC BEACH...PINE KNOLL SHORES...EMERALD ISLE
326 PM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE LOOKOUT TO BOGUE INLET...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS
          AROUND 10 MPH...BECOMING NORTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 3 FEET.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: BEAUFORT HAD 71 DEGREES, AND BOGUE INLET
PIER REPORTED 71 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT ATLANTIC BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 3:08 AM SUNDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:49 AM SUNDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 2:38 PM SUNDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 9:10 PM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ098-100330-
ONSLOW-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...HAMMOCKS BEACH...NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
326 PM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

.SUNDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
BOGUE INLET TO SURF CITY...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 12 PM. HIGHS AROUND 80. NORTHWEST
          WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 3 FEET.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 3:06 AM SUNDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:54 AM SUNDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 2:36 PM SUNDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 9:15 PM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$










000
FZUS52 KMHX 091322 CCA
SRFMHX

SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
545 AM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

NCZ103-100400-
OUTER BANKS DARE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...DUCK...KITTY HAWK...KILL DEVIL HILLS...
NAGS HEAD...RODANTHE...AVON...CAPE HATTERAS
925 AM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
FROM CAPE HATTERAS SOUTH...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
FROM RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
DUCK TO RODANTHE...LOW RISK.
RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE HATTERAS TO HATTERAS INLET...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

EVEN WHEN THE RISK IS LOW...RIP CURRENTS CAN OCCUR AT ANY
TIME...ESPECIALLY CLOSE TO PIERS...JETTIES AND SAND BARS.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20
MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 3 FT NORTH OF CAPE
HATTERAS, AND 4 TO 5 FT SOUTH.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: DUCK PIER HAS 54 DEGREES, AVALON PIER
REPORTED 56, OREGON INLET HAD 75, AVON PIER REPORTED 72, AND
HATTERAS ISLAND FISHING PIER REPORTED 71 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT CAPE HATTERAS...

LOW TIDE AT 2:00 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:34 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 3:08 AM SUNDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:52 AM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ104-100400-
OUTER BANKS HYDE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...OCRACOKE
925 AM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE ISLAND...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 12 PM. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
          SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 4 TO 5 FT.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT OCRACOKE INLET...

LOW TIDE AT 2:10 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:42 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 3:18 AM SUNDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ095-100400-
CARTERET-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE...
SHACKLEFORD BANKS...ATLANTIC BEACH...PINE KNOLL SHORES...EMERALD ISLE
925 AM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...


.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE INLET TO BOGUE INLET...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER
          12 PM. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20
          MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: BEAUFORT HAD 71 DEGREES, AND BOGUE INLET
PIER REPORTED 71 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT ATLANTIC BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 2:00 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:31 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 3:08 AM SUNDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:49 AM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ098-100400-
ONSLOW-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...HAMMOCKS BEACH...NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
925 AM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
BOGUE INLET TO SURF CITY...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER
          12 PM. HIGHS AROUND 90. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 3 FT.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 1:58 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:36 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 3:06 AM SUNDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 9:29 AM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$
















000
FZUS52 KMHX 090942 CCA
SRFMHX

SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
545 AM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

NCZ103-091715-
OUTER BANKS DARE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...DUCK...KITTY HAWK...KILL DEVIL HILLS...
NAGS HEAD...RODANTHE...AVON...CAPE HATTERAS
505 AM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
FROM CAPE HATTERAS SOUTH...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
FROM RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
DUCK TO RODANTHE...LOW RISK.
RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE HATTERAS TO HATTERAS INLET...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

EVEN WHEN THE RISK IS LOW...RIP CURRENTS CAN OCCUR AT ANY
TIME...ESPECIALLY CLOSE TO PIERS...JETTIES AND SAND BARS.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20
MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 3 FT NORTH OF CAPE
HATTERAS, AND 4 TO 5 FT SOUTH.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: DUCK PIER HAS 55 DEGREES, AVALON PIER
REPORTED 58, OREGON INLET HAD 73, AVON PIER REPORTED 71, AND
HATTERAS ISLAND FISHING PIER REPORTED 74 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT CAPE HATTERAS...

HIGH TIDE AT 8:12 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 2:00 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:34 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 3:08 AM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ104-091715-
OUTER BANKS HYDE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...OCRACOKE
505 AM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE ISLAND...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 12 PM. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
          SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 4 TO 5 FT.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT OCRACOKE INLET...

HIGH TIDE AT 8:20 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 2:10 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:42 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 3:18 AM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ095-091715-
CARTERET-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE...
SHACKLEFORD BANKS...ATLANTIC BEACH...PINE KNOLL SHORES...EMERALD ISLE
505 AM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
FROM CAPE LOOKOUT NORTHWARD...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
SOUTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT...HIGH RISK.
CAPE LOOKOUT TO BOGUE INLET...MODERATE RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER
          12 PM. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20
          MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: BEAUFORT HAS 72 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT ATLANTIC BEACH...

HIGH TIDE AT 8:09 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 2:00 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:31 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 3:08 AM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ098-091715-
ONSLOW-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...HAMMOCKS BEACH...NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
505 AM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
BOGUE INLET TO SURF CITY...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.


LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER
          12 PM. HIGHS AROUND 90. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH...

HIGH TIDE AT 8:14 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 1:58 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:36 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 3:06 AM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$













000
FZUS52 KMHX 090905
SRFMHX

SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
505 AM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

NCZ103-091715-
OUTER BANKS DARE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...DUCK...KITTY HAWK...KILL DEVIL HILLS...
NAGS HEAD...RODANTHE...AVON...CAPE HATTERAS
505 AM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
FROM CAPE HATTERAS SOUTH...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
FROM RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
DUCK TO RODANTHE...LOW RISK.
RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE HATTERAS TO HATTERAS INLET...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

EVEN WHEN THE RISK IS LOW...RIP CURRENTS CAN OCCUR AT ANY
TIME...ESPECIALLY CLOSE TO PIERS...JETTIES AND SAND BARS.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 3 FT NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS,
AND 4 TO 5 FT SOUTH.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: DUCK PIER HAS 55 DEGREES, AVALON PIER
REPORTED 58, OREGON INLET HAD 73, AVON PIER REPORTED 71, AND
HATTERAS ISLAND FISHING PIER REPORTED 74 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT CAPE HATTERAS...

HIGH TIDE AT 8:12 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 2:00 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:34 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 3:08 AM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ104-091715-
OUTER BANKS HYDE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...OCRACOKE
505 AM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE ISLAND...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 12 PM. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
          SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 4 TO 5 FT.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT OCRACOKE INLET...

HIGH TIDE AT 8:20 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 2:10 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:42 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 3:18 AM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ095-091715-
CARTERET-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE...
SHACKLEFORD BANKS...ATLANTIC BEACH...PINE KNOLL SHORES...EMERALD ISLE
505 AM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
FROM CAPE LOOKOUT NORTHWARD...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
SOUTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT...HIGH RISK.
CAPE LOOKOUT TO BOGUE INLET...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER
          12 PM. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20
          MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: BEAUFORT HAS 72 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT ATLANTIC BEACH...

HIGH TIDE AT 8:09 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 2:00 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:31 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 3:08 AM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ098-091715-
ONSLOW-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...HAMMOCKS BEACH...NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
505 AM EDT SAT MAY 9 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
BOGUE INLET TO SURF CITY...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.


LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER
          12 PM. HIGHS AROUND 90. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH...

HIGH TIDE AT 8:14 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 1:58 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:36 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 3:06 AM SUNDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$










000
FZUS52 KMHX 090125 AAA
SRFMHX

SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
930 PM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

NCZ103-090230-
OUTER BANKS DARE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...DUCK...KITTY HAWK...KILL DEVIL HILLS...
NAGS HEAD...RODANTHE...AVON...CAPE HATTERAS
930 PM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FROM CAPE HATTERAS SOUTH...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FROM RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...

.SATURDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
DUCK TO RODANTHE...LOW RISK.
RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE HATTERAS TO HATTERAS INLET...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

EVEN WHEN THE RISK IS LOW...RIP CURRENTS CAN OCCUR AT ANY
TIME...ESPECIALLY CLOSE TO PIERS...JETTIES AND SAND BARS.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 12 PM...THEN A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
          AROUND 20 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 3 FT NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS,
AND 4 TO 5 FT SOUTH.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: DUCK PIER HAS 55 DEGREES, AVALON PIER
REPORTED 58, OREGON INLET HAD 73, AVON PIER REPORTED 71, AND
HATTERAS ISLAND FISHING PIER REPORTED 74 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT CAPE HATTERAS...

LOW TIDE AT 2:26 AM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:12 AM SATURDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 2:00 PM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:34 PM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ104-090230-
OUTER BANKS HYDE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...OCRACOKE
930 PM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE ISLAND...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER
          12 PM. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25
          MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 4 TO 5 FT.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT OCRACOKE INLET...

LOW TIDE AT 2:36 AM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:20 AM SATURDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 2:10 PM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:42 PM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ095-090230-
CARTERET-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE...
SHACKLEFORD BANKS...ATLANTIC BEACH...PINE KNOLL SHORES...EMERALD ISLE
930 PM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FROM CAPE LOOKOUT NORTHWARD...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING SOUTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.SATURDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT...HIGH RISK.
CAPE LOOKOUT TO BOGUE INLET...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 15
          TO 20 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: BEAUFORT HAS 72 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT ATLANTIC BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 2:26 AM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:09 AM SATURDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 2:00 PM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:31 PM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ098-090230-
ONSLOW-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...HAMMOCKS BEACH...NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
930 PM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
BOGUE INLET TO SURF CITY...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 12 PM...THEN A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
          AROUND 15 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 2:24 AM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:14 AM SATURDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 1:58 PM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:36 PM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$













000
FZUS52 KMHX 081830
SRFMHX

SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
230 PM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

NCZ103-090230-
OUTER BANKS DARE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...DUCK...KITTY HAWK...KILL DEVIL HILLS...
NAGS HEAD...RODANTHE...AVON...CAPE HATTERAS
230 PM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FROM RODANTHE SOUTH...
...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FROM CAPE HATTERAS SOUTH...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FROM RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...

.SATURDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
DUCK TO RODANTHE...LOW RISK.
RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE HATTERAS TO HATTERAS INLET...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

EVEN WHEN THE RISK IS LOW...RIP CURRENTS CAN OCCUR AT ANY
TIME...ESPECIALLY CLOSE TO PIERS...JETTIES AND SAND BARS.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 12 PM...THEN A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
          AROUND 20 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 3 FT NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS,
AND 4 TO 5 FT SOUTH.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: DUCK PIER HAS 55 DEGREES, AVALON PIER
REPORTED 58, OREGON INLET HAD 73, AVON PIER REPORTED 71, AND
HATTERAS ISLAND FISHING PIER REPORTED 74 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT CAPE HATTERAS...

LOW TIDE AT 2:26 AM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:12 AM SATURDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 2:00 PM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:34 PM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ104-090230-
OUTER BANKS HYDE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...OCRACOKE
230 PM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE ISLAND...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER
          12 PM. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25
          MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 4 TO 5 FT.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT OCRACOKE INLET...

LOW TIDE AT 2:36 AM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:20 AM SATURDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 2:10 PM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:42 PM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ095-090230-
CARTERET-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE...
SHACKLEFORD BANKS...ATLANTIC BEACH...PINE KNOLL SHORES...EMERALD ISLE
230 PM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FROM CAPE LOOKOUT NORTHWARD...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING SOUTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.SATURDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT...HIGH RISK.
CAPE LOOKOUT TO BOGUE INLET...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 15
          TO 20 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: BEAUFORT HAS 72 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT ATLANTIC BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 2:26 AM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:09 AM SATURDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 2:00 PM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:31 PM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ098-090230-
ONSLOW-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...HAMMOCKS BEACH...NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
230 PM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

.SATURDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
BOGUE INLET TO SURF CITY...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 12 PM...THEN A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
          AROUND 15 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 2:24 AM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:14 AM SATURDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 1:58 PM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:36 PM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$










000
FZUS52 KMHX 081545
SRFMHX

SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1145 AM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

NCZ103-082345-
OUTER BANKS DARE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...DUCK...KITTY HAWK...KILL DEVIL HILLS...
NAGS HEAD...RODANTHE...AVON...CAPE HATTERAS
1145 AM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING FROM RODANTHE SOUTH...

.REST OF TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
DUCK TO RODANTHE...LOW RISK.
RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE HATTERAS TO HATTERAS INLET...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

EVEN WHEN THE RISK IS LOW...RIP CURRENTS CAN OCCUR AT ANY
TIME...ESPECIALLY CLOSE TO PIERS...JETTIES AND SAND BARS.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10
MPH.

SURF...WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 3 FEET NORTH OF OREGON
INLET AND 3 TO 4 FEET SOUTH.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: DUCK PIER HAS 55 DEGREES, AVALON PIER
REPORTED 58, OREGON INLET HAD 73, AVON PIER REPORTED 71, AND
HATTERAS ISLAND FISHING PIER REPORTED 74 DEGREES.


TIDE INFORMATION...

AT CAPE HATTERAS...

LOW TIDE AT 1:21 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:54 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 2:26 AM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:12 AM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ104-082345-
OUTER BANKS HYDE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...OCRACOKE
1145 AM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE ISLAND...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15
          MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 4 FEET.


TIDE INFORMATION...

AT OCRACOKE INLET...

LOW TIDE AT 1:31 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:02 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 2:36 AM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:20 AM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ095-082345-
CARTERET-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE...
SHACKLEFORD BANKS...ATLANTIC BEACH...PINE KNOLL SHORES...EMERALD ISLE
1145 AM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
CRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE LOOKOUT TO BOGUE INLET...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 12 PM. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S.
          SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 4 FEET.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: BEAUFORT HAS 72 DEGREES.


TIDE INFORMATION...

AT ATLANTIC BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 1:21 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:51 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 2:26 AM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:09 AM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ098-082345-
ONSLOW-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...HAMMOCKS BEACH...NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
1145 AM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
BOGUE INLET TO SURF CITY...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
          THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 12 PM. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S.
          SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.

SURF...WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 3 FEET.


TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 1:19 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:56 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 2:24 AM SATURDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:14 AM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$










000
FZUS52 KMHX 080911
SRFMHX

SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
511 AM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

NCZ103-081715-
OUTER BANKS DARE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...DUCK...KITTY HAWK...KILL DEVIL HILLS...
NAGS HEAD...RODANTHE...AVON...CAPE HATTERAS
511 AM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
FROM RODANTHE SOUTH...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
DUCK TO RODANTHE...LOW RISK.
RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE HATTERAS TO HATTERAS INLET...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

EVEN WHEN THE RISK IS LOW...RIP CURRENTS CAN OCCUR AT ANY
TIME...ESPECIALLY CLOSE TO PIERS...JETTIES AND SAND BARS.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10
MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 3 FEET NORTH OF OREGON
INLET AND 3 TO 4 FEET SOUTH.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: DUCK PIER HAS 55 DEGREES, AVALON PIER
REPORTED 58, AVON PIER REPORTED 71, AND HATTERAS ISLAND FISHING
PIER REPORTED 71 DEGREES.


TIDE INFORMATION...

AT CAPE HATTERAS...

HIGH TIDE AT 7:29 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 1:21 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:54 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 2:26 AM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ104-081715-
OUTER BANKS HYDE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...OCRACOKE
511 AM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE ISLAND...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS AROUND 80. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND
15 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 4 FEET.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT OCRACOKE INLET...

HIGH TIDE AT 7:37 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 1:31 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:02 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 2:36 AM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ095-081715-
CARTERET-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE...
SHACKLEFORD BANKS...ATLANTIC BEACH...PINE KNOLL SHORES...EMERALD ISLE
511 AM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE LOOKOUT TO BOGUE INLET...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 4 FEET.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: BEAUFORT HAS 72 DEGREES, AND BOGUE INLET
PIER REPORTED 69 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT ATLANTIC BEACH...

HIGH TIDE AT 7:26 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 1:21 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:51 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 2:26 AM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ098-081715-
ONSLOW-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...HAMMOCKS BEACH...NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
511 AM EDT FRI MAY 8 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
BOGUE INLET TO SURF CITY...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10
MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 2 TO 3 FEET.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: HAMMOCKS BEACH REPORTED 69 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH...

HIGH TIDE AT 7:31 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 1:19 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:56 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 2:24 AM SATURDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$










000
FZUS52 KMHX 080122 AAA
SRFMHX

SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
925 PM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

NCZ103-080245-
OUTER BANKS DARE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...DUCK...KITTY HAWK...KILL DEVIL HILLS...
NAGS HEAD...RODANTHE...AVON...CAPE HATTERAS
925 PM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FROM RODANTHE SOUTH...

.FRIDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
DUCK TO RODANTHE...LOW RISK.
RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE HATTERAS TO HATTERAS INLET...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

EVEN WHEN THE RISK IS LOW...RIP CURRENTS CAN OCCUR AT ANY
TIME...ESPECIALLY CLOSE TO PIERS...JETTIES AND SAND BARS.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
          AFTER 12 PM. HIGHS AROUND 80. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 FT NORTH OF RODANTHE,
AND 3 TO 4 FT SOUTH.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: DUCK PIER HAS 57 DEGREES, AVALON PIER
REPORTED 58, OREGON INLET MARINA HAS 73 DEGREES, AVON PIER REPORTED
71, AND HATTERAS ISLAND FISHING PIER REPORTED 71 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT CAPE HATTERAS...

LOW TIDE AT 1:42 AM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:29 AM FRIDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 1:21 PM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:54 PM FRIDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ104-080245-
OUTER BANKS HYDE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...OCRACOKE
925 PM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE ISLAND...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
          AFTER 12 PM. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND
          15 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT OCRACOKE INLET...

LOW TIDE AT 1:52 AM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:37 AM FRIDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 1:31 PM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:02 PM FRIDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ095-080245-
CARTERET-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE...
SHACKLEFORD BANKS...ATLANTIC BEACH...PINE KNOLL SHORES...EMERALD ISLE
925 PM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE LOOKOUT TO BOGUE INLET...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
          AFTER 12 PM. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO
          15 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT FROM CAPE LOOKOUT
NORTHWARD, AND 3 FT SOUTH.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: BEAUFORT HAS 72 DEGREES, AND BOGUE INLET
PIER REPORTED 69 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT ATLANTIC BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 1:42 AM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:26 AM FRIDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 1:21 PM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:51 PM FRIDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ098-080245-
ONSLOW-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...HAMMOCKS BEACH...NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
925 PM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
BOGUE INLET TO SURF CITY...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
          AFTER 12 PM. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND
          10 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 FT.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: HAMMOCKS BEACH REPORTED 69 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 1:40 AM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:31 AM FRIDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 1:19 PM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:56 PM FRIDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$













000
FZUS52 KMHX 071832
SRFMHX

SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
232 PM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

NCZ103-080245-
OUTER BANKS DARE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...DUCK...KITTY HAWK...KILL DEVIL HILLS...
NAGS HEAD...RODANTHE...AVON...CAPE HATTERAS
232 PM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FROM CAPE HATTERAS SOUTH...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FROM RODANTHE SOUTH...

.FRIDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
DUCK TO RODANTHE...LOW RISK.
RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE HATTERAS TO HATTERAS INLET...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

EVEN WHEN THE RISK IS LOW...RIP CURRENTS CAN OCCUR AT ANY
TIME...ESPECIALLY CLOSE TO PIERS...JETTIES AND SAND BARS.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
          AFTER 12 PM. HIGHS AROUND 80. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 FT NORTH OF RODANTHE,
AND 3 TO 4 FT SOUTH.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: DUCK PIER HAS 57 DEGREES, AVALON PIER
REPORTED 58, OREGON INLET MARINA HAS 73 DEGREES, AVON PIER REPORTED
71, AND HATTERAS ISLAND FISHING PIER REPORTED 71 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT CAPE HATTERAS...

LOW TIDE AT 1:42 AM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:29 AM FRIDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 1:21 PM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:54 PM FRIDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ104-080245-
OUTER BANKS HYDE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...OCRACOKE
232 PM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE ISLAND...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
          AFTER 12 PM. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND
          15 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT OCRACOKE INLET...

LOW TIDE AT 1:52 AM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:37 AM FRIDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 1:31 PM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 8:02 PM FRIDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ095-080245-
CARTERET-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE...
SHACKLEFORD BANKS...ATLANTIC BEACH...PINE KNOLL SHORES...EMERALD ISLE
232 PM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FROM CAPE LOOKOUT NORTHWARD...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING SOUTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE LOOKOUT TO BOGUE INLET...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
          AFTER 12 PM. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO
          15 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT FROM CAPE LOOKOUT
NORTHWARD, AND 3 FT SOUTH.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: BEAUFORT HAS 72 DEGREES, AND BOGUE INLET
PIER REPORTED 69 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT ATLANTIC BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 1:42 AM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:26 AM FRIDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 1:21 PM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:51 PM FRIDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ098-080245-
ONSLOW-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...HAMMOCKS BEACH...NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
232 PM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
BOGUE INLET TO SURF CITY...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...VERY HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
          AFTER 12 PM. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND
          10 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 FT.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: HAMMOCKS BEACH REPORTED 69 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 1:40 AM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:31 AM FRIDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 1:19 PM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:56 PM FRIDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$










000
FZUS52 KMHX 071432
SRFMHX

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1015 AM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

NCZ103-072100-
OUTER BANKS DARE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...DUCK...KITTY HAWK...KILL DEVIL HILLS...
NAGS HEAD...RODANTHE...AVON...CAPE HATTERAS
1015 AM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FROM
CAPE HATTERAS SOUTH...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
DUCK TO RODANTHE...MODERATE RISK.
RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE HATTERAS TO HATTERAS INLET...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.

SURF...WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES:
DUCK PIER HAS 57 DEGREES, AVALON PIER REPORTED 58, OREGON
INLET MARINA HAS 73 DEGREES, AVON PIER REPORTED 71, AND
HATTERAS ISLAND FISHING PIER REPORTED 71 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT CAPE HATTERAS...

LOW TIDE AT 12:41 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:13 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 1:42 AM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:28 AM FRIDAY.


ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ104-072100-
OUTER BANKS HYDE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...OCRACOKE
1030 AM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE ISLAND...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MIDDLE
70S.           SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.

SURF...WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT OCRACOKE INLET...

LOW TIDE AT 12:51 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:21 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 1:52 AM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:37 AM FRIDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ095-072100-
CARTERET-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE...
SHACKLEFORD BANKS...ATLANTIC BEACH...PINE KNOLL SHORES...EMERALD ISLE
1030 AM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FROM
CAPE LOOKOUT NORTH...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
SOUTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT...HIGH RISK.
CAPE LOOKOUT TO BOGUE INLET...MODERATE RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MIDDLE
          70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.

SURF...WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES:
BEAUFORT HAS 72 DEGREES AND BOGUE INLET PIER REPORTED 69
DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT ATLANTIC BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 12:41 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:10 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 1:42 AM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE 7:26 AM FRIDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ098-072100-
ONSLOW-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...HAMMOCKS BEACH...NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
1030 AM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
BOGUE INLET TO SURF CITY...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
70S.           SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.

SURF...WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 FT.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES:
HAMMOCKS BEACH REPORTED 69 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 12:39 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:15 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 1:40 AM FRIDAY.
HIGH TIDE 7:31 AM FRIDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


















000
FZUS52 KMHX 070820
SRFMHX

SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
420 AM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

NCZ103-071630-
OUTER BANKS DARE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...DUCK...KITTY HAWK...KILL DEVIL HILLS...
NAGS HEAD...RODANTHE...AVON...CAPE HATTERAS
420 AM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING FROM CAPE HATTERAS SOUTH...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
DUCK TO RODANTHE...MODERATE RISK.
RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE HATTERAS TO HATTERAS INLET...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
          SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.

SURF...WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES:
DUCK PIER HAS 57 DEGREES, AVALON PIER REPORTED 58, OREGON
INLET MARINA HAS 73 DEGREES, AVON PIER REPORTED 69, AND
HATTERAS ISLAND FISHING PIER REPORTED 71 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT CAPE HATTERAS...

HIGH TIDE AT 6:45 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 12:41 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:13 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 1:42 AM FRIDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ104-071630-
OUTER BANKS HYDE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...OCRACOKE
420 AM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE ISLAND...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MIDDLE 70S.
          SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.

SURF...WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT OCRACOKE INLET...

HIGH TIDE AT 6:53 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 12:51 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:21 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 1:52 AM FRIDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ095-071630-
CARTERET-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE...
SHACKLEFORD BANKS...ATLANTIC BEACH...PINE KNOLL SHORES...EMERALD ISLE
420 AM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING FROM CAPE LOOKOUT NORTH...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING SOUTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT...HIGH RISK.
CAPE LOOKOUT TO BOGUE INLET...MODERATE RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MIDDLE
          70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.

SURF...WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FT.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES:
BEAUFORT HAS 73 DEGREES AND BOGUE INLET PIER REPORTED 69
DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT ATLANTIC BEACH...

HIGH TIDE AT 6:42 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 12:41 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:10 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 1:42 AM FRIDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ098-071630-
ONSLOW-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...HAMMOCKS BEACH...NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
420 AM EDT THU MAY 7 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
BOGUE INLET TO SURF CITY...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
          SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.

SURF...WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 FT.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES:
HAMMOCKS BEACH REPORTED 69 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH...

HIGH TIDE AT 6:47 AM.
LOW TIDE AT 12:39 PM.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:15 PM.
LOW TIDE AT 1:40 AM FRIDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$










000
FZUS52 KMHX 070121 AAA
SRFMHX

SURF ZONE FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
925 PM EDT WED MAY 6 2009

NCZ103-070315-
OUTER BANKS DARE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...DUCK...KITTY HAWK...KILL DEVIL HILLS...
NAGS HEAD...RODANTHE...AVON...CAPE HATTERAS
925 PM EDT WED MAY 6 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FROM CAPE HATTERAS SOUTHWARD...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...

.THURSDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
DUCK TO RODANTHE...MODERATE RISK.
RODANTHE TO CAPE HATTERAS...MODERATE RISK.
CAPE HATTERAS TO HATTERAS INLET...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS
          IN THE MID 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FEET NORTH OF CAPE
HATTERAS, AND 4 TO 5 FEET SOUTH.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: DUCK PIER HAS 57 DEGREES, AVALON PIER
REPORTED 58, OREGON INLET MARINA HAS 70 DEGREES, AVON PIER REPORTED
69, AND HATTERAS ISLAND FISHING PIER REPORTED 71 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT CAPE HATTERAS...

LOW TIDE AT 12:54 AM THURSDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 6:45 AM THURSDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 12:41 PM THURSDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:13 PM THURSDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ104-070315-
OUTER BANKS HYDE-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...OCRACOKE
925 PM EDT WED MAY 6 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

.THURSDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE ISLAND...HIGH RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS
          IN THE MID 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 4 TO 5 FEET.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT OCRACOKE INLET...

LOW TIDE AT 1:04 AM THURSDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 6:53 AM THURSDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 12:51 PM THURSDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:21 PM THURSDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ095-070315-
CARTERET-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE...
SHACKLEFORD BANKS...ATLANTIC BEACH...PINE KNOLL SHORES...EMERALD ISLE
925 PM EDT WED MAY 6 2009

...HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FROM CAPE LOOKOUT NORTHWARD...
...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING SOUTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

.THURSDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT...HIGH RISK.
CAPE LOOKOUT TO BOGUE INLET...MODERATE RISK.

A HIGH RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POWERFUL OR NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS
          IN THE MID 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 4 TO 5 FEET NORTH OF CAPE
LOOKOUT, AND 3 TO 4 FEET SOUTH.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: BEAUFORT HAS 71 DEGREES, AND BOGUE INLET
PIER REPORTED 68 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT ATLANTIC BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 12:54 AM THURSDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 6:42 AM THURSDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 12:41 PM THURSDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:10 PM THURSDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

$$


NCZ098-070315-
ONSLOW-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF...HAMMOCKS BEACH...NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
925 PM EDT WED MAY 6 2009

...MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

.THURSDAY...
RIP CURRENT RISK:
BOGUE INLET TO SURF CITY...MODERATE RISK.

A MODERATE RISK MEANS WIND...WAVE AND TIDE CONDITIONS SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRONGER OR MORE FREQUENT RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES. ONLY EXPERIENCED SURF SWIMMERS WHO KNOW HOW TO ESCAPE A
RIP CURRENT SHOULD ENTER THE WATER.

LIGHTNING RISK...LOW. ISOLATED CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING EXPECTED.

UV INDEX...HIGH...FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM.

WEATHER...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS
          IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.

SURF... WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE WILL BE 3 TO 4 FEET.

AREA WATER TEMPERATURES: HAMMOCKS BEACH REPORTED 69 DEGREES.

TIDE INFORMATION...

AT NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH...

LOW TIDE AT 12:52 AM THURSDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 6:47 AM THURSDAY.
LOW TIDE AT 12:39 PM THURSDAY.
HIGH TIDE AT 7:15 PM THURSDAY.

ALL BEACH GOERS SHOULD REMAIN AWARE OF INHERENT DANGERS WHEN
ENTERING THE SURF INCLUDING STRONG RIP CURRENTS...SWIFT
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...POUNDING SHORE BREAK AND SHALLOW SAND BARS.
IT IS SAFEST IF YOU SWIM AT A GUARDED BEACH AND ALWAYS HEED THE
ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND BEACH PATROL.

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