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Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Wednesday, Oct 28 2026 7:35 PM EDT – Thursday, Oct 29 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY
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.
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:
East Carteret County.
East Carteret County.
When:
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
Thursday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
East Carteret
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Wednesday, Oct 28 2026 7:35 PM EDT – Thursday, Oct 29 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY
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.
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.
Hatteras Island.
When:
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
Thursday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
Thursday.
Impacts:
Ocean overwash impacts will continue through at least
Thursday, 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 10 PM tonight and
around 10:15 AM Thursday. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Ocean overwash impacts will continue through at least
Thursday, 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 10 PM tonight and
around 10:15 AM Thursday. 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.
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.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Hatteras Island
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Wednesday, Oct 28 2026 7:35 PM EDT – Thursday, Oct 29 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY
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.
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.
Ocracoke Island.
When:
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
Thursday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Ocracoke Island
Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Wednesday, Oct 28 2026 7:35 PM EDT – Thursday, Oct 29 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY
What:
For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
currents. 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. 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.
Where:
Northern Outer Banks.
Northern Outer Banks.
When:
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
Thursday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Northern Outer Banks