


Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
025 WHUS42 KMHX 202337 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 737 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 NCZ195-211145- /O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0053.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/ West Carteret- 737 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 1 to 3 of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Oceanside west Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions with significant beach erosion expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Beaufort Marine Lab NC MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/07 PM 5.3 -0.5 1.4 1 Minor 21/07 AM 4.5 -1.3 1.3 1 None 21/08 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.8 1 Moderate 22/07 AM 5.2 -0.6 2.0 1 Minor 22/08 PM 5.4 -0.4 1.5 1 Minor 23/08 AM 4.9 -0.9 1.5 1 None && $$ NCZ199-211145- /O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0053.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/ Coastal Onslow- 737 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level, with locally higher amounts possible, expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Oceanside coastal Onslow County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions with significant beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is expected to be a prolonged duration event, with the potential for roads along the immediate coast to be impassable at times, especially around times of high tide. The area of greatest concern for oceanside impacts is North Topsail Beach. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ196-211145- /O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0053.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250823T0400Z/ East Carteret- 737 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 20 feet expected in the surf zone north of Cape Lookout, and 5 to 8 feet on Shackleford Island. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected oceanside north of Cape Lookout. Minor to moderate inundation of 1 to 3 feet above ground level expected for soundside areas adjacent to the southern Pamlico Sound and Core Sound. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday night. * IMPACTS...Moderate to major beach damage is likely along the oceanside north of Cape Lookout, resulting in a significant threat to life and property. Large dangerous waves will likely inundate and destroy protective dune structures. Minor to moderate soundside flooding expected for areas adjacent to the southern Pamlico Sound. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is expected to be a prolonged duration event for the oceanside, impacting several high tide cycles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Beaufort Marine Lab NC MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/07 PM 5.3 -0.5 1.4 1 Minor 21/07 AM 4.5 -1.3 1.3 1 None 21/08 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.8 1 Moderate 22/07 AM 5.2 -0.6 2.0 1 Minor 22/08 PM 5.4 -0.4 1.5 1 Minor 23/08 AM 4.9 -0.9 1.5 1 None && $$ NCZ094-194-211145- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0600Z/ Pamlico-Southern Craven- 737 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Minor inundation 1 to 2 feet above ground level. * WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ NCZ203>205-211145- /O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0053.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250823T0400Z/ Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island- 737 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 20+ feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches from Duck to Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday night. * 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. Extremely dangerous swimming and surfing conditions expected, as well as the wave action resulting in significant beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Storm Surge Warning remains in effect for the Outer Banks. 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 through the end of the week due to significant wave run up. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$