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Beach Hazards Statement 92, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

October 16, 2025Dare County, North Carolina

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Oct 16, 2025, 3:47 AM EDT for Dare County, North Carolina. It took effect at Oct 16, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

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Issued
Oct 16, 2025, 3:47 AM EDT (07:47 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 16, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 17, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

County Dare County, NC

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The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 150 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 150 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2025-10-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
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356 
WHUS42 KMHX 160747
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
347 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

NCZ205-162000-
/O.CAN.KMHX.BH.S.0091.000000T0000Z-251017T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0092.251016T1200Z-251017T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
347 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

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

* 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, large breaking waves expected, and strong 
  longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning 
  through 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.
  Portions of NC-12 may be impacted with ocean overwash around
  high tide. 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 10:30 AM Thursday.

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.

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.

Coast Guard Hatteras NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 16/05 AM     2.6        1.4        2.0        2      Minor    
 16/05 PM     2.6        1.4        2.0        2      Minor    
 17/06 AM     2.6        1.4        2.0       2-3     Minor    
 17/05 PM     2.4        1.2        1.9       2-3      None    
 18/06 AM     2.4        1.2        1.8        1       None    
 18/07 PM     2.2        1.0        1.6        1       None

&&

$$

NCZ203-162000-
/O.CAN.KMHX.BH.S.0091.000000T0000Z-251017T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0092.251016T1200Z-251017T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
347 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, 
  and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* 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. 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 10:30 AM Thursday.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-162000-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
East Carteret-
347 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in 
  low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the lower Neuse River, Pamlico, Core and 
  Back Sounds, and adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 16/04 AM     4.9       -0.9        1.7        1       None    
 16/05 PM     5.2       -0.6        1.6        1      Minor    
 17/05 AM     5.0       -0.8        1.6        1      Minor    
 17/06 PM     5.1       -0.7        1.5        1      Minor    
 18/06 AM     4.9       -0.9        1.3        1       None    
 18/06 PM     4.8       -1.0        1.3        1       None

&&

$$

NCZ204-162000-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
Ocracoke Island-
347 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in 
  low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent 
  tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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 (ocean and
  soundside). Some roads and low lying property including parking
  lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will
  experience shallow flooding. Portions of NC-12 may be impacted
  with ocean overwash around high tide.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
101 
WHUS42 KMHX 162151
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

NCZ205-171200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0092.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents,
  large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf
  zone. 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...Hatteras Island.

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

* 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.
  Portions of NC-12 may be impacted with ocean overwash around
  high tide. 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 11:30 AM Friday.

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.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-171200-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
East Carteret-
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in 
  low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the lower Neuse River, Pamlico, Core and 
  Back Sounds, and adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 16/05 PM     5.0       -0.8        1.4        1      Minor    
 17/06 AM     5.0       -0.8        1.6        1      Minor    
 17/06 PM     5.1       -0.7        1.5        1      Minor    
 18/06 AM     5.0       -0.8        1.4        1      Minor    
 18/07 PM     4.9       -0.9        1.4        1       None    
 19/07 AM     5.0       -0.8        1.2        1      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ204-171200-
/O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
Ocracoke Island-
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in 
  low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent 
  tidal creeks.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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 (ocean and
  soundside). Some roads and low lying property including parking
  lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will
  experience shallow flooding. Portions of NC-12 may be impacted
  with ocean overwash around high tide.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ203-171200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.BH.S.0092.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
551 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and 
  strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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 11:30 AM Friday.

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.

&&

$$
257 
WHUS42 KMHX 170741
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
341 AM EDT Fri Oct 17 2025

NCZ205-171945-
/O.CAN.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0092.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
Hatteras Island-
341 AM EDT Fri Oct 17 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and 
  strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches north of the Cape.

* WHEN...Through this 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...Higher than normal water levels will
  persist into the weekend. The most likely time for strong rip 
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, 
  which will occur around 11:30 AM Friday. 

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.

&&

$$

NCZ196-204-170845-
/O.CAN.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
341 AM EDT Fri Oct 17 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Higher than normal water levels will persist into the weekend.

$$

NCZ203-171945-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0092.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
341 AM EDT Fri Oct 17 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and 
  strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.

* WHEN...Through this 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 11:30 AM Friday.

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.

&&

$$
839 
WHUS42 KMHX 171558
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1158 AM EDT Fri Oct 17 2025

NCZ203-205-180000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0092.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
1158 AM EDT Fri Oct 17 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and 
  strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this 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 11:30 AM Friday.

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.

&&

$$

Martin
936 
WHUS42 KMHX 180014
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
814 PM EDT Fri Oct 17 2025

NCZ203-205-181215-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0092.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0093.251018T1200Z-251019T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
814 PM EDT Fri Oct 17 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves 
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday 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 12:30 PM Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

What 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 Oct 16, 2:45 AM EDT, 1 hour 2 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 16, 2:45 AM EDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
245 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Dry backdoor cold front sinks through area tonight allowing
high pressure to build in its wake. This high will anchor over
the Eastern Seaboard into this weekend. Another cold front will
move through the area Monday bringing our next chance for rain.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
As of 0130 Thursday...Clear skies and light winds allowed temps
to crash after sunset which led to some patchy fog development
earlier tonight, but this will be wiped out once the backdoor
cold front sinks S through the area and light Nerly breeze mixes
out leftover moisture. Front is currently located around the
Albemarle slowly pushing S, expected to be S of the FA before
sunrise this morning. Quiet day in store Thursday with clear
skies, CAA in Nerly breeze as high pressure builds into the
region. Crisp MaxTs in the mid to upper 60s inland, warmest SW,
low to mid 60s for beaches.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT/...
As of 0230 Thursday...Cold night in store with crystal clear
skies and calming winds leading to a strong radiational cooling
setup. Have MinTs in the low 40s most of the FA, low to mid 50s
beaches. With that said, wouldn't be shocked to see typical
cold spots like KDPL reach into the upper 30s. Should be too dry
for any meaningful fog development but some patchy fog of the
"ditch" variety seems possible in typical spots that pool
moisture. Don't have any mention of frost but if the forecast
trends cooler, it won't be out of the question.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 3 AM Thu...

Key Messages...

- Cool and breezy conditions continue Friday with highs below
  normal and lows bottoming out in the upper 30s/low 40s

- High pressure moves overhead and then offshore this weekend
  with above normal temps returning.

- Next chance of light rain expected late Sunday night through
  Monday as a cold front moves through

- Mild and dry conditions continue through mid next week

A cool and dry airmass will remain in place Friday with highs
mainly in the 60s. High pressure re-centers over the southern
Mid-Atlantic Saturday allowing heights to build, and conditions
will rebound to near normal. High pressure moves offshore
Sunday signaling a return to above normal conditions with highs
approaching 80. The next chance of rain will come late Sunday
night into early Monday as a quick moving and likely moisture-
starved front moves across the Southeast. Behind this front,
mild high pressure builds in through mid next week.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
SHORT TERM /through Thursday/...
As of 0130 Thursday...VFR flight cats currently with light to
calm winds and SKC. Shallow ditch fog has popped up ahead of the
backdoor cold front that will push through overnight. Now,
conditions are mostly VFR across runways, but terminals near
water (EWN/PGV) are registering IFR conditions. Will carry TEMPO
groups for terminals ahead of the front. VFR conditions
dominate once the front pushes S lasting through the day with
mainly clear skies and Nerly winds gusting 15-20kt inland and
25-30kt OBX. Winds calm again Thursday and temps will crash
again after sunset under SKC. With Tds in the 30s being advected
in behind the front, think it'll be too dry for meaningful fog
development.

LONG TERM /Friday through Monday/...
As of 3 AM Thu...Mostly VFR conditions are likely through the
week with high pressure over the region. A cold front will bring
scattered showers late Sunday night and into Monday, and there
could be some temporary flying restrictions as a result.

&&

.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /through Thursday/...
As of 0230 Thursday...Steady Nerly breezes persist. SCAs in
place for all waters save for Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay
Rivers. Winds pick back up with another secondary Nerly surge
of winds behind a dry backdoor cold front that will sink through
waters from N to S through the early morning hours. The mouth
of the Neuse river could see wind gusts ~25 knots behind the
cold front tonight, but the localized nature and brevity
precludes SCA issuance here.

Seas 6-7ft Diamond Shoals N, 4-6ft Cape to Cape, 2-3ft
nearshore waters S of Lookout. Seas build yet again with the
uptick in Nerly winds behind the front; 6-9ft Diamond N, 5-8ft
Cape to Cape. South of Lookout, nearshore waters sheltered from
Nerly winds remain 2-3ft, 4-8ft further offshore. Periods
generally shorten through the day, 10-11sec early becoming
7-8sec from N to S as wind waves begin to dominate.

LONG TERM /Friday through Monday/...
As of 3 AM Thu...

Key Messages

 - A tight pressure gradient will keep hazardous marine
   conditions in the forecast through Friday with Small Craft
   conditions expected

 - Another period of hazardous marine conditions are expected
   Sunday and Monday ahead of a quick moving cold front

A tight gradient will continue Friday with winds NNW 20-30 kts,
but conditions will quickly improve Friday night to NNW 10-15
kts before midnight. Winds continue to weaken Saturday to less
than 10 kts, and will eventually come around to the south late
in the day. Winds turn SW Sunday morning and strengthen to 15-25
kts ahead of a cold front. Winds peak 20-30 kts Sunday night
with strong Small Craft conditions expected across most marine
zones. Winds will turn to the NW Monday behind the front at
10-20 kts.

Seas will be 5-8 ft north of Cape Hatteras and 3-5 ft to the
south on Friday. Seas subside to 3-5 ft Saturday for all but the
very outer waters southeast of Cape Hatteras where 6 footers may
remain. Increasing seas are possible late Saturday as long
period swell arrives from a distant strong low pressure system
over the North Atlantic. Seas could increase to 5-7 ft for much
of the marine waters, but confidence is low on the exact timing
and strength of this swell. Seas will increase to 6-10 ft Sunday
as winds increase ahead of a cold front, and then subside to 5-8
ft Monday.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 3 AM Thu...Persistent strong northerly winds will
continue through Friday keeping the potential for minor coastal
flooding in the forecast through at least Thursday.

Minor soundside flooding of up to 1 to 2 ft AGL will be possible
adjacent to the southeastern Pamlico Sound from around Avon
south to Core Sound due to the strong winds. Oceanside concerns
will continue across portions of the Outer Banks, especially
Hatteras Island, around high tide due to the combination of high
water levels, wave run up, and vulnerable dune structures, with
up to 1 to 2 ft AGL of inundation possible.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Coastal Flood Advisory until 8 PM EDT Friday for NCZ196-204-
     205.
     Beach Hazards Statement through this evening for NCZ203-205.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM EDT Friday for AMZ131-230-231.
     Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EDT Friday for AMZ135.
     Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM EDT Saturday for AMZ150-152-
     154.
     Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM EDT Friday for AMZ156-158.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...CEB
SHORT TERM...CEB
LONG TERM...SGK
AVIATION...SGK/CEB
MARINE...SGK/CEB
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHX
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 15, 8:02 PM EDT, 7 hours 45 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
802 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>195-198-199-170015-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-West Carteret-Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow-
802 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ205-170015-
Hatteras Island-
802 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING NORTH
OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING SOUTH
OF CAPE HATTERAS...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ196-204-170015-
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
802 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING NORTH
OF CAPE LOOKOUT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ203-170015-
Northern Outer Banks-
802 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 15, 8:08 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementMHXDare8 hr

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Beach Hazards Statements in North Carolina, 2025Every beach hazards statement in 2025

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.