Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
822 PM EDT Tue Oct 27 2026
NCZ204-281230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0080.000000T0000Z-261028T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0081.261028T1200Z-261029T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-261029T1800Z/
Ocracoke Island-
822 PM EDT Tue Oct 27 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT
Wednesday through Wednesday evening.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tide levels will remain high with a King
Tide Cycle in place through Thursday. The morning high tide will
be the highest of the two daily tides.
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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
822 PM EDT Tue Oct 27 2026
NCZ203-281230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0080.000000T0000Z-261028T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0081.261028T1200Z-261029T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-261029T1800Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
822 PM EDT Tue Oct 27 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...
* 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT
Wednesday 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tide levels will remain high with a King
Tide Cycle in place through Thursday. The morning high tide will
be the highest of the two daily tides.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/09 PM 4.4 0.7 0.8 4 None
28/09 AM 5.5 1.8 0.8 4 Minor
28/10 PM 4.2 0.5 0.7 4 None
29/10 AM 5.4 1.7 0.8 3-4 None
29/11 PM 4.0 0.3 0.7 3 None
30/11 AM 4.9 1.2 0.5 3 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
822 PM EDT Tue Oct 27 2026
NCZ205-281230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0080.000000T0000Z-261028T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0081.261028T1200Z-261029T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261029T1800Z/
Hatteras Island-
822 PM EDT Tue Oct 27 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT
Wednesday through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Ocean overwash impacts will continue through at least
mid week, especially around high tide in areas where dunes have
been compromised. NC-12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe
remains closed. The next high tide is around 9 AM. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tide levels will remain high with a King
Tide Cycle in place through Thursday. The morning high tide will
be the highest of the two daily tides.
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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
822 PM EDT Tue Oct 27 2026
NCZ196-281230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0080.000000T0000Z-261028T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0081.261028T1200Z-261029T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-261029T1800Z/
East Carteret-
822 PM EDT Tue Oct 27 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, all of East Carteret
County. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Core Banks beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT
Wednesday 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.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore
into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tide levels will remain high with a King
Tide Cycle in place through Thursday. The morning high tide will
be the highest of the two daily tides.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/09 PM 4.2 -1.6 0.8 1 None
28/10 AM 5.4 -0.4 1.0 1 Minor
28/10 PM 4.3 -1.5 1.0 1 None
29/11 AM 5.2 -0.6 0.9 1 Minor
29/11 PM 4.2 -1.6 1.0 1 None
30/12 PM 5.0 -0.8 0.8 1 Minor
&&
$$
