Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
128 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
NCZ205-040530-
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/O.EXB.KMHX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-251005T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251004T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0079.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
128 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Additional minor oceanside coastal flooding, with
inundation 1 to 2 feet above ground level, locally higher with
wave action, resulting in an elevated threat of continued
property damage. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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.
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
128 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
NCZ196-040530-
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/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0079.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
East Carteret-
128 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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 and large breaking waves in the surf zone.
* WHERE...East Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
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. Dangerous
shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the
bottom causing neck and back injuries.
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.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/05 PM 4.7 -1.1 1.0 1 None
04/06 AM 4.3 -1.5 0.8 1 None
04/06 PM 4.7 -1.1 0.8 1 None
05/07 AM 4.5 -1.3 0.7 1 None
05/07 PM 4.7 -1.1 0.7 1 None
06/07 AM 4.7 -1.1 0.6 1 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
128 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
NCZ080-094-194-040530-
/O.EXT.KMHX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-251005T0000Z/
Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
128 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding with 1 to 2 feet of inundation
above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower
Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
NCZ106-108-040000-
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/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and
a strong north to south longshore current. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
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.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/05 PM 6.2 1.7 1.4 4 Minor
04/06 AM 5.5 1.0 1.1 4 None
04/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.1 4 Minor
05/06 AM 5.7 1.2 0.8 4 None
05/07 PM 5.9 1.4 0.8 4 None
06/07 AM 5.9 1.4 0.6 4 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
NCZ107-040200-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0073.251003T2100Z-251004T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/07 PM 5.7 1.0 0.7 N/A Minor
04/08 AM 5.2 0.5 0.5 N/A None
04/08 PM 5.7 1.0 0.6 N/A Minor
05/08 AM 5.1 0.4 0.2 N/A None
05/09 PM 5.4 0.7 0.2 N/A None
06/09 AM 5.3 0.6 0.1 N/A None
&&
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