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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
405 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

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Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
405 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM
EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 feet of inundation above
  ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and
  tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 2 to 4 feet of
  inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Watch and Advisory, areas along
  Hatteras and Ocracoke Island beaches, Pamlico Sound, and
  adjacent tidal creeks. For the Beach Hazards Statement, the
  beaches south of Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM Thursday to
  5 PM EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday
  afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...For the Beach Hazards Statement, rip currents can
  sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation
  above ground level with minor ocean overwash possible in
  vulnerable locations along shorelines and tidal waterways. For
  the Coastal Flood Watch, up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above
  ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage
  around the times of high tide. Flooding will extend inland from
  the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Numerous
  road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible, most
  notably along NC 12 where ocean overwash may make several
  portions of the highway inaccessible across Ocracoke and
  Hatteras Islands.

* 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, there is
  potential for major coastal flooding impacts from ocean
  overwash, 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.

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.

&&

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West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
405 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT 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, Bogue Banks and Onslow County beaches.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT 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.

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 PM     4.0       -1.8        0.3        1       None
 09/10 AM     5.4       -0.4        0.9        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
 11/12 PM     5.4       -0.4        1.1        1      Minor

&&

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East Carteret-
405 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT 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 the lower
  Neuse River, Pamlico, Core and Back Sounds, and adjacent tidal
  creeks. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Core Banks.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT 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.

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 PM     4.0       -1.8        0.3        1       None
 09/10 AM     5.4       -0.4        0.9        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
 11/12 PM     5.4       -0.4        1.1        1      Minor

&&

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Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
405 PM 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.

&&

$$

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Northern Outer Banks-
405 PM 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 PM     4.3        0.6        0.4       3-4      None
 09/09 AM     5.8        2.1        1.0       5-6     Minor
 09/10 PM     4.9        1.2        1.2        6       None
 10/10 AM     5.7        2.0        1.0        6      Minor
 10/11 PM     4.4        0.7        0.9        5       None
 11/11 AM     5.5        1.8        0.9       5-6     Minor

&&

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