Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
313 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
NCZ195-201915-
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West Carteret-
313 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS 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, 1 to 3 of inundation
above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 5 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...West Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 3 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
with significant beach erosion expected.
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.
The surf will be extremely dangerous for everyone, and swimming
is absolutely discouraged.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/06 AM 3.9 -1.9 0.9 1-2 None
20/07 PM 5.2 -0.6 1.3 2 Minor
21/07 AM 4.5 -1.3 1.3 2 None
21/07 PM 5.4 -0.4 1.5 1 Minor
22/08 AM 4.9 -0.9 1.6 1 None
22/08 PM 5.0 -0.8 1.1 1 Minor
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
313 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
NCZ199-201915-
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/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0053.000000T0000Z-250821T0000Z/
Coastal Onslow-
313 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 3 feet of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents in the surf zone. For the
High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet
expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Onslow County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
will be inundated. Shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous
swimming and surfing conditions with significant beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is expected to be a prolonged
duration event, with the potential for roads along the
immediate coast to be impassable at times, especially around
times of high tide. The area of greatest concern for oceanside
impacts is North Topsail Beach.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
The surf will be extremely dangerous for everyone, and swimming
is absolutely discouraged.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
313 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
NCZ196-201915-
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/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250823T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0053.000000T0000Z-250821T0000Z/
East Carteret-
313 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 10 to 18 feet expected in the surf zone north of Cape
Lookout, and 5 to 8 feet on Shackleford Island. For the Coastal
Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level
expected oceanside north of Cape Lookout. Minor to moderate
inundation of 1 to 3 feet above ground level expected for
soundside areas adjacent to the southern Pamlico Sound and Core
Sound.
* WHERE...East Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday night.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Moderate to major beach damage is likely along the
oceanside north of Cape Lookout, resulting in a significant
threat to life and property. Large dangerous waves will likely
inundate and destroy protective dune structures. Minor to
moderate soundside flooding expected for areas adjacent to the
southern Pamlico Sound.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is expected to be a prolonged
duration event for the oceanside, impacting several high tide
cycles.
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.
The surf will be extremely dangerous for everyone, and swimming
is absolutely discouraged.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/06 AM 3.9 -1.9 0.9 1-2 None
20/07 PM 5.2 -0.6 1.3 2 Minor
21/07 AM 4.5 -1.3 1.3 2 None
21/07 PM 5.4 -0.4 1.5 1 Minor
22/08 AM 4.9 -0.9 1.6 1 None
22/08 PM 5.0 -0.8 1.1 1 Minor
&&
$$
