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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
417 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

NCZ203-222130-
/O.NEW.KMHX.CF.Y.0004.260223T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
417 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Areas along the Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds,
  Kitty Hawk Bay, and adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Monday.

* 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 sound-side 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.

Duck NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/11 AM     4.3        0.6        1.5        3       None
 22/11 PM     5.0        1.3        1.5       5-6      None
 23/11 AM     5.5        1.8        2.9        5      Minor
 24/12 AM     5.8        2.1        2.4        4      Minor
 24/12 PM     4.1        0.4        1.7       3-4      None
 25/01 AM     4.0        0.3        0.7        2       None

&&

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NCZ204-205-222130-
/O.NEW.KMHX.CF.Y.0004.260223T0000Z-260223T2300Z/
Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
417 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal
  creeks, and sound-side Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

Coast Guard Hatteras NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/12 PM     1.3        0.1        0.8        2       None
 22/11 PM     2.6        1.4        2.1       4-5     Minor
 24/01 AM     2.0        0.8        1.4        3       None
 25/02 AM     1.4        0.2        0.8        2       None

&&

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