Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
072 WHUS42 KMHX 040027 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 827 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025 NCZ205-041230- /O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0079.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0080.251004T0027Z-251005T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-251005T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251004T1200Z/ Hatteras Island- 827 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Additional minor oceanside coastal flooding, with inundation 1 to 2 feet above ground level, locally higher with wave action, resulting in an elevated threat of continued property damage. 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 11:00 AM 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. && $$ NCZ196-041230- /O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0079.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0080.251004T0027Z-251005T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-251005T0000Z/ East Carteret- 827 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 11:00 AM Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ NCZ203-041230- /O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0079.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0080.251004T0027Z-251005T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251004T1200Z/ Northern Outer Banks- 827 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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 11:00 AM Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ NCZ204-041230- /O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0079.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0080.251004T0027Z-251005T0000Z/ Ocracoke Island- 827 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island beaches. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 11:00 AM Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. && $$ NCZ080-094-194-041230- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-251005T0000Z/ Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven- 827 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding with 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level possible 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...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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. && $$ Martin