Coastal Flood Watch

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
430 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

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West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
430 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
  significant oceanside inundation above ground level likely in
  low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...West Carteret and Coastal Onslow Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Tuesday to 8 PM EDT
  Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon
  through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Moderate to potentially significant inundation above
  ground level along the oceanside. Large waves will likely cause
  severe beach and coastal damage. Waves will likely severely
  damage dune structures in some areas. This will likely result in
  damage to property along the oceanside including some property
  located immediately behind dune structures. Actions should be
  taken to protect life and property. Very dangerous swimming and
  surfing conditions expected, as well as the wave action
  resulting in significant beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is expected to be a prolonged duration
  event, with the potential for some roads along the immediate
  coast to be impassable at times, especially around times of high
  tide. Areas of greatest concern: North Topsail Beach to
  Atlantic Beach.

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.

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