Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
737 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

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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

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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

&&

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

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