Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
128 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
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Hatteras Island-
128 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Additional minor oceanside coastal flooding, with
inundation 1 to 2 feet above ground level, locally higher with
wave action, resulting in an elevated threat of continued
property damage. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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.
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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NCZ204-040000-
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Ocracoke Island-
128 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island beaches.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw
a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck
and back injuries.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
&&
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NCZ196-040530-
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East Carteret-
128 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone.
* WHERE...East Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous
shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the
bottom causing neck and back injuries.
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.
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.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/05 PM 4.7 -1.1 1.0 1 None
04/06 AM 4.3 -1.5 0.8 1 None
04/06 PM 4.7 -1.1 0.8 1 None
05/07 AM 4.5 -1.3 0.7 1 None
05/07 PM 4.7 -1.1 0.7 1 None
06/07 AM 4.7 -1.1 0.6 1 None
&&
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NCZ080-094-194-040530-
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Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
128 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding with 1 to 2 feet of inundation
above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower
Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* 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.
&&
$$
NCZ203-040530-
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Northern Outer Banks-
128 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
9 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$