Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
NCZ196-171200-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
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
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
NCZ204-171200-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
Ocracoke Island-
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent
tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage (ocean and
soundside). Some roads and low lying property including parking
lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will
experience shallow flooding. Portions of NC-12 may be impacted
with ocean overwash around high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
NCZ205-171200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0092.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
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.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
512 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
ANZ633-170515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251017T2000Z/
Currituck Sound-
512 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 1 to 2 ft.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
512 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
ANZ656-658-170515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-251018T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
512 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
5 to 8 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC
VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
117 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
AMZ131-170530-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-251017T1200Z/
Alligator River-
117 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy
waters.
* WHERE...Alligator River.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
117 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
AMZ135-170530-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-251017T2100Z/
Pamlico Sound-
117 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters.
* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
117 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
AMZ150-152-154-170530-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-251018T0600Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
117 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
5 to 8 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Ocracoke Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
117 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
AMZ156-158-170530-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-251017T1800Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
117 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
4 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
117 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
AMZ230-170530-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-251017T1800Z/
Albemarle Sound-
117 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northerly winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
choppy waters.
* WHERE...Albemarle Sound.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
117 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
AMZ231-170530-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-251017T1800Z/
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
117 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters.
* WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
NCZ203-171200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0092.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and
strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.
* WHEN...Through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw
a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck
and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will create
dangerous swimming conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 11:30 AM Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
NCZ205-171200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0092.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
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.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
844 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
AMZ250-252-254-256-180045-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
844 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Small Craft Advisory conditions are possible during Sunday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
844 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
NCZ106-110-180045-
Coastal Pender-Coastal Brunswick-
844 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Early morning high tide levels may briefly eclipse minor coastal
flood thresholds this weekend and possibly into early next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
844 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
NCZ107-180045-
Inland New Hanover-
844 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Minor coastal flooding along the banks of the Lower Cape Fear River,
from Wilmington southward, likely during each high tide cycle Friday
through the weekend and possibly into early next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
751 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
NCZ196-180000-
East Carteret-
751 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
Moderate Rip Current Risk.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
Moderate Rip Current Risk.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
751 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
NCZ203-180000-
Northern Outer Banks-
751 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Beach Hazards Statement.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Beach Hazards Statement.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
751 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
NCZ204-180000-
Ocracoke Island-
751 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
751 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
NCZ205-180000-
Hatteras Island-
751 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Beach Hazards Statement.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Beach Hazards Statement.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
