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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
807 PM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025

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Northern Outer Banks-
807 PM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...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 6
  to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
  dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the
  surf zone.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT
  Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
  Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Wednesday
  morning through Wednesday evening.

* 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.
  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.

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.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 14/03 PM     6.0        2.3        2.2        7     Moderate
 15/03 AM     5.2        1.5        2.0        7       None
 15/04 PM     5.4        1.7        1.7        6       None
 16/05 AM     5.2        1.5        1.8        6       None
 16/04 PM     5.4        1.7        1.8        6       None
 17/05 AM     5.3        1.6        1.7        5       None

&&

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Hatteras Island-
807 PM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...

* WHAT...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. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
  waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
  Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
  Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
  Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Wednesday
  morning through Wednesday evening.

* 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.
  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 combination of gusty onshore winds,
  high astronomical tides, wave run up, and already battered and
  weakened dune and other oceanside structures will bring the
  potential of additional impacts to Hatteras Island, mostly north
  of Cape Hatteras, around the time of high tide through Thursday.
  Additionally, minor soundside flooding is expected to continue
  into 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.

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.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 14/03 PM     2.9        1.7        2.2        2      Minor
 15/05 AM     2.6        1.4        2.0        2      Minor
 15/03 PM     2.5        1.3        1.9        2      Minor
 16/05 AM     2.6        1.4        2.0        3      Minor
 16/05 PM     2.6        1.4        2.0        3      Minor
 17/05 AM     2.5        1.3        1.9        3      Minor

&&

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East Carteret-
807 PM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...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 Thursday.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 14/03 PM     5.2       -0.6        1.4        1      Minor
 15/03 AM     4.5       -1.3        1.4        1       None
 15/04 PM     5.1       -0.7        1.4        1      Minor
 16/04 AM     4.4       -1.4        1.2        1       None
 16/05 PM     4.9       -0.9        1.3        1       None
 17/05 AM     4.7       -1.1        1.3        1       None

&&

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Ocracoke Island-
807 PM EDT Tue Oct 14 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet 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 Thursday.

* 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...Minor oceanside impacts possible with the
  next high tide (3 AM Wednesday). Minor soundside flooding
  expected into Thursday.

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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 14/03 PM     3.0        1.9        1.9        2      Minor
 15/03 AM     2.9        1.8        1.9        2       None
 15/03 PM     3.0        1.9        2.0        2      Minor
 16/04 AM     2.9        1.8        1.9        2       None
 16/05 PM     3.1        2.0        2.1        2      Minor
 17/05 AM     3.0        1.9        2.0        2      Minor

&&

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