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Beach Hazards Statement 62, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 7, 2025, 7:49 PM EDT for 4 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 8, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 7, 2025, 7:49 PM EDT (23:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 8, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 8, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
Counties Carteret County, NC, Dare County, NC, Hyde County, NC, Onslow County, NC
The radar
The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 61 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 162 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -73 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 956 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -9 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.3
The text
As transmitted.
581 WHUS42 KMHX 072349 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 749 PM EDT Sun Sep 7 2025 NCZ203-081200- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0062.250908T1200Z-250909T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks- 749 PM EDT Sun Sep 7 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 2:30 PM Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ NCZ205-081200- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0062.250908T1200Z-250909T0000Z/ Hatteras Island- 749 PM EDT Sun Sep 7 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 2:30 PM Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore. && $$ NCZ196-204-081200- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0062.250908T1200Z-250909T0000Z/ East Carteret-Ocracoke Island- 749 PM EDT Sun Sep 7 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches north of Cape Lookout. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
3 follow-up statements
068 WHUS42 KMHX 080754 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 354 AM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025 NCZ199-082000- /O.EXA.KMHX.BH.S.0062.250908T1200Z-250909T0000Z/ Coastal Onslow- 354 AM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Onslow County beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore. && $$ NCZ203-082000- /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0062.250908T1200Z-250909T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks- 354 AM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 2:30 PM Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ NCZ205-082000- /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0062.250908T1200Z-250909T0000Z/ Hatteras Island- 354 AM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 2:30 PM Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore. && $$ NCZ196-204-082000- /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0062.250908T1200Z-250909T0000Z/ East Carteret-Ocracoke Island- 354 AM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
985
WHUS42 KMHX 081943
CFWMHX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
343 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
NCZ196-090745-
/O.NEW.KMHX.CF.Y.0008.250908T1943Z-250911T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0062.000000T0000Z-250909T0000Z/
East Carteret-
343 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...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, strong
longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...East Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT
Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT
this evening.
* 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous
swimming conditions.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 PM 5.1 -0.7 1.1 1 Minor
09/09 AM 5.1 -0.7 1.1 1 Minor
09/10 PM 5.0 -0.8 1.1 1 Minor
10/10 AM 5.1 -0.7 0.9 1 Minor
10/11 PM 4.6 -1.2 0.9 1 None
11/11 AM 5.3 -0.5 1.1 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ199-090745-
/O.NEW.KMHX.CF.Y.0008.250908T1943Z-250911T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0062.000000T0000Z-250909T0000Z/
Coastal Onslow-
343 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...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, strong longshore
currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Onslow County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT
Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT
this evening.
* 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.
Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming
conditions.
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.
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.
&&
$$
NCZ080-094-194-090745-
/O.NEW.KMHX.CF.Y.0008.250908T1943Z-250911T0300Z/
Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
343 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower
Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and
low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and
homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow
flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
NCZ195-090745-
/O.NEW.KMHX.CF.Y.0008.250908T1943Z-250911T0300Z/
West Carteret-
343 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the
Newport and White Oak Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Wednesday.
* 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.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 PM 5.1 -0.7 1.1 1 Minor
09/09 AM 5.1 -0.7 1.1 1 Minor
09/10 PM 5.0 -0.8 1.1 1 Minor
10/10 AM 5.1 -0.7 0.9 1 Minor
10/11 PM 4.6 -1.2 0.9 1 None
11/11 AM 5.3 -0.5 1.1 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ203-090000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0062.000000T0000Z-250909T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
343 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ205-090000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0062.000000T0000Z-250909T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
343 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in
the surf zone.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will
create dangerous swimming conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
NCZ204-090000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0062.000000T0000Z-250909T0000Z/
Ocracoke Island-
343 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island beaches.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous
swimming conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
&&
$$863
WHUS42 KMHX 082359
CFWMHX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
759 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
NCZ196-091200-
/O.CAN.KMHX.BH.S.0062.000000T0000Z-250909T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0063.250909T0000Z-250910T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250911T0300Z/
East Carteret-
759 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING NORTH
OF CAPE LOOKOUT...
* 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, strong longshore
currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, East Carteret County.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, beaches north of Cape Lookout.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT
Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement.
* 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. Strong longshore currents will create
dangerous swimming conditions.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 PM 5.1 -0.7 1.1 1 Minor
09/09 AM 5.1 -0.7 1.1 1 Minor
09/10 PM 5.0 -0.8 1.1 1 Minor
10/10 AM 5.1 -0.7 0.9 1 Minor
10/11 PM 4.6 -1.2 0.9 1 None
11/11 AM 5.3 -0.5 1.1 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ199-091200-
/O.CAN.KMHX.BH.S.0062.000000T0000Z-250909T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250911T0300Z/
Coastal Onslow-
759 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and
adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low
lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming
conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
NCZ203-091200-
/O.CAN.KMHX.BH.S.0062.000000T0000Z-250909T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0063.250909T0000Z-250910T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
759 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves
expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 3:00 PM Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
NCZ205-091200-
/O.CAN.KMHX.BH.S.0062.000000T0000Z-250909T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0063.250909T0000Z-250910T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
759 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING NORTH
OF CAPE HATTERAS...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected,
and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches north of Cape Hatteras.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw
a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck
and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will create
dangerous swimming conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 3:00 PM Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
&&
$$
NCZ204-091200-
/O.CAN.KMHX.BH.S.0062.000000T0000Z-250909T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0063.250909T0000Z-250910T0000Z/
Ocracoke Island-
759 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island beaches.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous
swimming conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
NCZ080-094-194-091200-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250911T0300Z/
Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
759 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower
Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and
low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and
homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow
flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
NCZ195-091200-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250911T0300Z/
West Carteret-
759 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...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.
* WHERE...Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the
Newport and White Oak Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Wednesday.
* 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.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 PM 5.1 -0.7 1.1 1 Minor
09/09 AM 5.1 -0.7 1.1 1 Minor
09/10 PM 5.0 -0.8 1.1 1 Minor
10/10 AM 5.1 -0.7 0.9 1 Minor
10/11 PM 4.6 -1.2 0.9 1 None
11/11 AM 5.3 -0.5 1.1 1 Minor
&&
$$
MartinWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this beach hazards statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this beach hazards statement went out at Sep 7, 7:12 PM EDT, 37 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 7, 7:12 PM EDT, 37 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
712 PM EDT Sun Sep 7 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front pushes offshore tonight. High pressure will build
in from the north behind the front. A shortwave moves along a
stalled front offshore mid- week bringing heavy rain chances
along the coast. High pressure builds in again for the end of
the work week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY MORNING/...
As of 1900 Sunday...Broad troughing pattern of the past several
days persists across the eastern CONUS. At the SFC, cold front
is located just over the coast and will be pushing offshore
through tonight. Behind the front, gusty northerly winds already
being observed with gusts up to 20-25 kt at times.
Convective precipitation threat has pretty much ended with just
light stratiform rain expected the rest of the evening. Shower
and storm coverage wanes tonight as front drifts further
offshore and expansive high pressure intrudes from the
northwest, ushering in a much drier airmass with Tds in the mid
50s inland, but still 60s along the water. Lows hover in the low
to mid 60s as winds stay up and cloud cover lingers.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH 6 PM MONDAY/...
As of 300 PM Sun...Little change in sensible weather tomorrow as
front lingers offshore and high pressure continues to build into
the area, except with a bit more clearing across the coastal
plain while cloudier conditions linger along the coast. Ongoing
shower activity along the frontal boundary is unlikely to bleed
along the coast. Cooler and breezier with pinched pressure
gradient, with highs in the upper 70s and winds gusting up to 25
mph inland, 30 mph along the coast.
&&
.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 4 PM Sunday...
Key Messages
- Cooler conditions late this weekend into next week
- Errant showers possible along the coast early next week as
coastal trough lingers, best chances of rain Tue and Wed
Front stalls along the gulf stream to start the work week keeping
much of the precip offshore. Errant showers are possible
through early next week along the coast, originating from this
stalled front/coastal trough offshore as weak shortwaves move
through along it. NE flow behind the front as high pressure
builds in will bring a stretch of drier, and cooler conditions
inland through much of next week. Mid- week, a slightly stronger
shortwave looks to move through along the coastal trough. This
will bring the best chances of showers reaching the coast and
perhaps even areas inland. WPC has our coast in a marginal ERO
for Tuesday 12Z to Wednesday 12Z. After this, high pressure
builds in again as front remains stalled offshore. Deterministic
guidance (CMC, GFS) are trying to show a weak low forming along
this stalled front off the FL/GA/SC coast next weekend as a
deep positively tilted trough moves through. It is too soon to
tell what impacts, if any, are expected with very low confidence
on the timing, track, and intensity of the low, if it even gets
resolved.
&&
.AVIATION /23Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
SHORT TERM /through 18z Mon/...
As of 1900 Sunday...MVFR flight cats currently across the board
with CIGs < FL020. Convective precipitation threat has pretty
much come to an end with just light stratiform showers
persisting along the immediate coast, and this is expected to
continue to wane through the rest of the evening as front
pushes offshore. This TAF cycle, have held on to the lower CIGs
inland longer than previous cycle, but still forecasting MVFR
deck to shift Sward following the front after midnight,
plaguing mainly coastal terminals before scattering out by 12z.
Northeast winds persist overnight at around 10 kt, keeping fog
out of the forecast.
VFR conditions expected tomorrow with skies scattering out, but
gusty conditions continue with gusts to 20-25 kt at times in the
afternoon as pressure gradient is pinched between the front
offshore and high pressure building in from the northwest.
LONG TERM /Monday night through Thursday/...
As of 4 PM Sunday...Low stratus possible as northerly flow may
result in a cold air damming regime along the coastal plain this
coming week. Tuesday into Wednesday rain chances with drops in
cig and vis pick up, highest along the coast.
&&
.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /through Monday/...
As of 330 PM Sunday...Cold front is currently stalled along the
Pamlico River eastward to Hatteras. North of the boundary,
gusty northerly winds already kicking in with gusts up to 20 kt
while to the south of the boundary flow remains at 5-10 kt.
Seas, for now, remain at 2-3 feet.
Front will continue to push across area waters tonight and stall
offshore tomorrow. Expansive high pressure will build into the
region from the northwest, and pressure gradient brings a
widespread increase of northeast winds up to 20-25 kt with gusts
up to 30 kt. A few odd Gale force gusts are possible across the
far outer waters, but occurrence is expected to be too isolated
to warrant an upgrade to headlines. Seas rise to 5-8 feet in the
stronger winds.
No headline changes were made from the previous forecast.
LONG TERM /Monday through Thursday/...
As of 4 PM Sunday...
Key Messages:
- Prolonged period of SCA conditions likely to develop early
next week
Moderate NNE flow post frontal flow increases to 20-25 kt
(gusting to at or above 30 kts) Mon and Tue. Seas will build to
4-8 ft Monday into Tuesday. Seas abate as winds ease late
Tuesday into Wednesday, with southern waters (Onslow Bay) first
to see sub 6ft seas as early as Tuesday night. Northern waters
(off of NOBX) may not see sub-6ft seas until mid to late day
Wednesday. Gale Watches were considered for coastal waters
south of Oregon Inlet and the Pamlico Sound, but at this point
gusts of 34+ knots are not expected to be frequent enough.
Trends will have to be monitored, as even a 3-5kt uptick in fcst
winds will bring us to gale watch/warning criteria. Currently
HREF has a 20-40% chance of seeing gale force gusts late Monday
into Tuesday along and in proximity of the Gulf Stream.
&&
.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Beach Hazards Statement from Monday morning through Monday
evening for NCZ196-203>205.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT
Wednesday for AMZ131-135-137-230-231.
Small Craft Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT
Thursday for AMZ150.
Small Craft Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT
Wednesday for AMZ152-154.
Small Craft Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT
Wednesday for AMZ156-158.
&&
SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...MS/CEB
SHORT TERM...MS
LONG TERM...RJ
AVIATION...CEB/RJ
MARINE...MS/RJHazardous weather outlook, Sep 7, 4:12 AM EDT, 15 hours 37 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 412 AM EDT Sun Sep 7 2025 NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090-091-193-196-204-080815- Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort- Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Northern Craven-East Carteret- Ocracoke Island- 412 AM EDT Sun Sep 7 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ092-094-194-195-198-199-080815- Jones-Pamlico-Southern Craven-West Carteret-Inland Onslow- Coastal Onslow- 412 AM EDT Sun Sep 7 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Showers and thunderstorms this afternoon are expected to bring periods of heavy rain which could lead to localized flooding concerns. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ203-205-080815- Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island- 412 AM EDT Sun Sep 7 2025 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Moderate Rip Current Risk. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2:22 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | MHX | 10 days |
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Sources
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