5 products issued by NWS for:
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
946 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
NCZ205-210100-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-261022T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261022T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0073.000000T0000Z-261021T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
946 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...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 in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 9 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...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT
Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT
Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is
expected in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in an elevated 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.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/06 PM 2.3 1.1 1.6 3 None
21/05 AM 2.2 1.0 1.4 3 None
21/04 PM 2.4 1.2 1.7 3 None
22/06 AM 2.5 1.3 1.7 2-3 Minor
22/05 PM 2.3 1.1 1.6 2 None
23/06 AM 2.3 1.1 1.5 2 None
&&
$$
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
946 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
NCZ205-210100-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-261022T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261022T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0073.000000T0000Z-261021T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
946 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...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 in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 9 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...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT
Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT
Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is
expected in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in an elevated 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.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/06 PM 2.3 1.1 1.6 3 None
21/05 AM 2.2 1.0 1.4 3 None
21/04 PM 2.4 1.2 1.7 3 None
22/06 AM 2.5 1.3 1.7 2-3 Minor
22/05 PM 2.3 1.1 1.6 2 None
23/06 AM 2.3 1.1 1.5 2 None
&&
$$
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
946 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
NCZ205-210100-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-261022T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261022T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0073.000000T0000Z-261021T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
946 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...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 in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 9 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...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT
Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT
Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is
expected in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in an elevated 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.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/06 PM 2.3 1.1 1.6 3 None
21/05 AM 2.2 1.0 1.4 3 None
21/04 PM 2.4 1.2 1.7 3 None
22/06 AM 2.5 1.3 1.7 2-3 Minor
22/05 PM 2.3 1.1 1.6 2 None
23/06 AM 2.3 1.1 1.5 2 None
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 440 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026 NCZ205-210845- Hatteras Island- 440 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Warning. High Surf Advisory. Wind Advisory. Beach Hazards Statement. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Warning. High Surf Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 232 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026 NCZ203>205-201445- /O.EXT.KMHX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-261021T0400Z/ Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island- Including the cities of Frisco, Hatteras Village, Nags Head, Manteo, Southern Shores, Avon, Duck, Rodanthe, Ocracoke, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, and Buxton 232 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$