Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
432 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
NCZ195-199-082045-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0083.251008T0832Z-251009T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.251009T1100Z-251013T1200Z/
West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
432 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above
ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways.
* WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, areas along Bogue
Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the Newport and White Oak Rivers,
and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas in North Topsail Beach,
the lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks. For the Beach
Hazards Statement, beaches in Western Carteret and Coastal
Onslow Counties.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT
Monday.
* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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. For the Beach
Hazards Statement, rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will develop this
weekend off the North Carolina coast, and has the potential to
bring stronger winds and higher water levels to the area. The
most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple
hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3:10 PM
Wednesday.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 AM 4.9 -0.9 0.4 1 None
08/09 PM 4.1 -1.7 0.4 1 None
09/10 AM 5.3 -0.5 0.8 1 Minor
09/10 PM 4.6 -1.2 1.0 1 None
10/11 AM 5.7 -0.1 1.2 1 Moderate
10/11 PM 4.4 -1.4 1.0 1 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
432 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
NCZ080-094-194-082045-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.251009T1100Z-251013T1200Z/
Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
432 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected
in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower
Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level
is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some
roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks,
lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience
shallow flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will develop this
weekend off the North Carolina coast, and has the potential to
bring stronger winds and higher water levels to the area.
Depending on the exact track and strength of the low, Coastal
Flood Warning conditions may be met at some time this weekend,
and users are urged to check back in on the forecast the rest
of the week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
432 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
NCZ196-082045-
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/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.251009T1100Z-251013T1200Z/
East Carteret-
432 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, areas along the lower
Neuse River, Pamlico, Core and Back Sounds, and adjacent tidal
creeks. For the Beach Hazards Statement, East Carteret County
beaches north of Cape Lookout.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT
Monday.
* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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. For the Beach
Hazards Statement, rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will develop this
weekend off the North Carolina coast, and has the potential to
bring stronger winds and higher water levels to the area.
Depending on the exact track and strength of the low, Coastal
Flood Warning conditions may be met at some time this weekend,
and users are urged to check back in on the forecast the rest
of the week. The most likely time for strong rip currents to
occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will
occur around 3:10 PM Wednesday.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 AM 4.9 -0.9 0.4 1 None
08/09 PM 4.1 -1.7 0.4 1 None
09/10 AM 5.3 -0.5 0.8 1 Minor
09/10 PM 4.6 -1.2 1.0 1 None
10/11 AM 5.7 -0.1 1.2 1 Moderate
10/11 PM 4.4 -1.4 1.0 1 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
432 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
NCZ203-082045-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.251009T1100Z-251013T1200Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
432 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected
in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Albemarle, Croatan, and
Roanoke Sounds, Kitty Hawk Bay, and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will develop this
weekend off the North Carolina coast, and has the potential to
bring stronger winds and higher water levels to the area.
Depending on the exact track and strength of the low, Coastal
Flood Warning conditions may be met at some time this weekend,
and users are urged to check back in on the forecast the rest
of the week.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 AM 4.9 1.2 0.1 3 None
08/09 PM 4.2 0.5 0.3 3-4 None
09/09 AM 5.9 2.2 1.1 5-6 Minor
09/10 PM 5.0 1.3 1.3 6 None
10/10 AM 5.8 2.1 1.1 6 Minor
10/11 PM 4.4 0.7 0.9 5 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
135 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
NCZ106-108-081500-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0080.251008T1100Z-251008T1500Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0036.251008T1000Z-251009T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
135 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot
of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 7 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
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.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 AM 6.3 1.8 0.6 3 Minor
08/09 PM 5.3 0.8 0.4 3 None
09/09 AM 6.7 2.2 1.0 4 Minor
09/10 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 5 Minor
10/10 AM 7.1 2.6 1.5 5 Minor
10/11 PM 5.7 1.2 1.4 5 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
135 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
NCZ107-081500-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0080.251008T1300Z-251008T1700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
135 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/11 AM 6.0 1.3 0.4 N/A Minor
08/11 PM 5.3 0.6 0.4 N/A None
09/12 PM 6.2 1.5 0.7 N/A Minor
10/12 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 N/A Minor
10/01 PM 6.5 1.8 1.1 N/A Minor
&&
$$
