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
902 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
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Hatteras Island-
902 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation
above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 10 to 14 feet in the surf zone north of Cape Hatteras.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large
breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island. Beach hazard statement for longshore
currents and the high surf advisory is confined to beaches
north of Cape Hatteras.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. NC-12 remains closed
from the Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
will be inundated. Some shoreline and dune erosion will occur.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next high tide is around 8 PM tonight.
The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a
couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 2
PM Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
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.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/08 AM 3.0 1.8 2.1 3 Minor
26/09 PM 2.8 1.6 2.0 2-3 Minor
27/08 AM 2.8 1.6 1.9 2 Minor
27/09 PM 2.4 1.2 1.6 1 None
28/08 AM 2.3 1.1 1.5 1 None
28/10 PM 2.1 0.9 1.3 1 None
&&
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Ocracoke Island-
902 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves
expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Some roads may be closed. Portions of Highway 12
remain closed between Pony Pens and the ferry dock. Low lying
property including homes, businesses, and some critical
infrastructure will be inundated. Dangerous surf 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 2 PM Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
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.
Ocracoke Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/08 AM 3.2 2.1 1.8 2-3 Minor
26/08 PM 3.2 2.1 1.8 2 Minor
27/08 AM 3.2 2.1 1.7 2 Minor
27/08 PM 2.9 1.8 1.5 1 None
28/09 AM 2.8 1.7 1.2 1 None
28/09 PM 2.3 1.2 0.9 1 None
&&
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Northern Outer Banks-
902 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 10 to 13 feet in the surf zone. For
the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large
breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 3 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. Dune
structure erosion is possible in vulnerable locations.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.
* 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 2 PM Saturday.
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.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/08 AM 7.1 3.4 3.0 9 Major
26/08 PM 6.9 3.2 3.0 7 Major
27/08 AM 6.3 2.6 2.0 5-6 Moderate
27/08 PM 4.7 1.0 1.0 3 None
28/09 AM 5.1 1.4 0.6 2 None
28/09 PM 4.1 0.4 0.4 2 None
Oregon Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/08 AM 3.4 2.8 2.1 3 Minor
26/08 PM 3.0 2.4 1.8 2 Minor
27/09 AM 3.1 2.5 1.7 2 Minor
27/09 PM 2.7 2.1 1.5 1 None
28/09 AM 2.5 1.9 1.1 1 None
28/09 PM 2.2 1.6 1.0 1 None
&&
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East Carteret-
902 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves
expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Core Banks beaches north of Cape Lookout.
* 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.
* 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 2:00 PM Saturday.
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.
&&
$$