Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
840 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

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West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
840 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
  above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines
  and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
  rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, areas along Bogue Banks
  beaches, Bogue Sound, the Newport and White Oak Rivers, and
  adjacent tidal creeks, and areas in North Topsail Beach, the
  lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks. For the Beach
  Hazards Statement, beaches in Western Carteret and Coastal
  Onslow Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Monday.
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Friday through
  Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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. For the Beach Hazards
  Statement, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will
  create dangerous swimming conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will develop this
  weekend off the North Carolina coast, and has the potential to
  bring stronger winds and higher water levels to the area.

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.

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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     4.5       -1.3        0.9        1       None
 10/11 AM     5.7       -0.1        1.2        1     Moderate
 10/11 PM     4.4       -1.4        1.0        1       None
 11/12 PM     5.5       -0.3        1.2        1     Moderate
 12/12 AM     4.3       -1.5        1.0        1       None
 12/12 PM     5.2       -0.6        1.2        1      Minor

&&

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