Watches, Warnings & Advisories
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Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
737 AM EDT Wed Oct 21 2026
NCZ205-212345-
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/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261023T0000Z/
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Hatteras Island-
737 AM EDT Wed Oct 21 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 9 to 12 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...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 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. Flooding
will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes
and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles
will be possible. Vulnerable portions of NC-12 may be inundated,
especially around high tide. There is a possibility of being
stranded on Hatteras Island for multiple days. This could be
life threatening if you have an emergency. 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. Strong
longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NC-12 between the Basnight Bridge and
Rodanthe remains closed. Significant ocean overwash impacts are
expected to continue for vulnerable oceanside areas through
multiple high tide cycles into mid week. Minor soundside water
level rises will also be possible today.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/03 PM 2.3 1.1 1.7 3 None
22/08 AM 2.5 1.3 1.7 2 Minor
23/06 AM 2.3 1.1 1.5 2 None
23/05 PM 2.2 1.0 1.6 3 None
&&
$$
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
737 AM EDT Wed Oct 21 2026
NCZ205-212345-
/O.EXT.KMHX.CF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-261023T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261023T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0074.261021T1200Z-261022T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
737 AM EDT Wed Oct 21 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 9 to 12 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...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 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. Flooding
will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes
and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles
will be possible. Vulnerable portions of NC-12 may be inundated,
especially around high tide. There is a possibility of being
stranded on Hatteras Island for multiple days. This could be
life threatening if you have an emergency. 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. Strong
longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NC-12 between the Basnight Bridge and
Rodanthe remains closed. Significant ocean overwash impacts are
expected to continue for vulnerable oceanside areas through
multiple high tide cycles into mid week. Minor soundside water
level rises will also be possible today.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/03 PM 2.3 1.1 1.7 3 None
22/08 AM 2.5 1.3 1.7 2 Minor
23/06 AM 2.3 1.1 1.5 2 None
23/05 PM 2.2 1.0 1.6 3 None
&&
$$
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
737 AM EDT Wed Oct 21 2026
NCZ205-212345-
/O.EXT.KMHX.CF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-261023T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261023T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0074.261021T1200Z-261022T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
737 AM EDT Wed Oct 21 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 9 to 12 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...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 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. Flooding
will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes
and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles
will be possible. Vulnerable portions of NC-12 may be inundated,
especially around high tide. There is a possibility of being
stranded on Hatteras Island for multiple days. This could be
life threatening if you have an emergency. 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. Strong
longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NC-12 between the Basnight Bridge and
Rodanthe remains closed. Significant ocean overwash impacts are
expected to continue for vulnerable oceanside areas through
multiple high tide cycles into mid week. Minor soundside water
level rises will also be possible today.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/03 PM 2.3 1.1 1.7 3 None
22/08 AM 2.5 1.3 1.7 2 Minor
23/06 AM 2.3 1.1 1.5 2 None
23/05 PM 2.2 1.0 1.6 3 None
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 728 AM EDT Wed Oct 21 2026 NCZ205-221130- Hatteras Island- 728 AM EDT Wed Oct 21 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Warning. High Surf Advisory. Beach Hazards Statement. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Warning. High Surf Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$