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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

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Hatteras Island-
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents,
  large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf
  zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of
  inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 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.
  Portions of NC-12 may be impacted with ocean overwash around
  high tide. 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous
  swimming conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 11:30 AM Friday.

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.

Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.

&&

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East Carteret-
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in
  low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the lower Neuse River, Pamlico, Core and
  Back Sounds, and adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 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.

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.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 16/05 PM     5.0       -0.8        1.4        1      Minor
 17/06 AM     5.0       -0.8        1.6        1      Minor
 17/06 PM     5.1       -0.7        1.5        1      Minor
 18/06 AM     5.0       -0.8        1.4        1      Minor
 18/07 PM     4.9       -0.9        1.4        1       None
 19/07 AM     5.0       -0.8        1.2        1      Minor

&&

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NCZ204-171200-
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Ocracoke Island-
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in
  low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent
  tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 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 (ocean and
  soundside). Some roads and low lying property including parking
  lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will
  experience shallow flooding. Portions of NC-12 may be impacted
  with ocean overwash around high tide.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ203-171200-
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Northern Outer Banks-
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and
  strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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. Strong longshore currents will create
  dangerous swimming conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 11:30 AM Friday.

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.

Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.

&&

$$