Beach Hazards Statement 43, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

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WHUS42 KMHX 090810
CFWMHX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
410 AM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

NCZ195-196-199-204-205-100000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0043.260709T1200Z-260710T0000Z/
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island-
Hatteras Island-
410 AM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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 9:00 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.

&&

$$

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WHUS42 KMHX 100001
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
801 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

NCZ195-196-199-204-205-101215-
/O.EXP.KMHX.BH.S.0043.000000T0000Z-260710T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0044.260710T1000Z-260711T0000Z/
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island-
Hatteras Island-
801 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday 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 10:00 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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
749 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Have issued Heat Advisory for most of the area for Thursday.

Have issued a Small Craft Advisory for the Pamlico Sound for
late Thursday and Thursday night and coastal waters south of
Oregon Inlet for late Thursday through early Saturday morning.

Updated aviation discussion.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Scattered showers and thunderstorms along a stalled frontal
boundary this afternoon will dissipate this evening. Some
storms will have the potential to produce gusty winds and heavy
rain.

2) Dangerous heat and humidity persists across ENC into this
weekend.

3) There is a chance for some strong thunderstorms later this
weekend into early next week as instability builds across ENC.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...A moist and unstable environment continues
across the region with a frontal boundary stalled across ENC.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms have developed along the
front and sea breeze boundaries bringing area of strong
thunderstorms with gusty winds, heavy rain and frequent
lightning. Shear remains limited serving to keep storms sub-
severe but cannot rule out an isolated severe storm this
afternoon before instability wanes this evening. May see a few
showers continuing overnight as the front gradually lift back
north.

Drier conditions expected Thursday and Friday with WSW flow
aloft limited upper level forcing but could see isolated showers
and thunderstorms along the sea breeze during the afternoon and
evening hours.

KEY MESSAGE 2...SW flow brings increasing low level thicknesses
and warming temperatures and a High Heat Risk across the region
Thursday and Friday with highs reaching the mid to upper 90s
except lower 90s for coastal areas south of Oregon Inlet. Heat
Indices are expected to climb to around 100-110 each afternoon
with highest values along the coast and southern sections of the
FA. There is some uncertainty with the dewpoint forecast each
afternoon, especially inland, as some guidance brings deeper
mixing allowing dewpoints to drop well into the 60s inland from
the coast, which could keep heat indices from reaching advisory
criteria. Have issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday for most of
the FA except far NW counties. Temps have trended down slightly
for Saturday with most of the area remaining in a Moderate Heat
Risk.

KEY MESSAGE 3...An upper level trough/mid level shortwave and
surface front approaching from the north and west this weekend
an increase in shower and thunderstorm chances is likely. While
instability has trended down with a cold front moving into the
area from the north and west, could see a few stronger storms
this weekend with greater upper level support.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
A moist and unstable airmass continues across the region
bringing scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms across
rtes early this evening. Initiation has been along a plethora
of frontal/outflow/sea breeze boundaries that are situated
across the region. Some storms have been strong to severe
bringing wind gusts to 40-60 mph with hail up to golf ball size.
The strongest storms early this evening have been south of the
Pamlico/Tar River. Storms are expected to weaken through the
evening with loss of heating and most guidance shows storms
dissipated by 03z. Guidance still not showing very high
probabilities for fog or stratus tonight, the coverage of storms
this afternoon and evening suggest that the probabilities are
higher than guidance is suggesting. Best chances will be across
far northern sections, north of the front prior to lifting north
of the area, but still cannot rule out sub-VFR conditions late
tonight into mid morning just about anywhere. Once any
fog/stratus dissipated, pred VFR expected Thursday with less
thunderstorm activity, mainly isolated storms along the sea
breeze. SW will gust around 20 kt Thursday afternoon.

Outlook (Thursday night through Monday): Mainly iso to widely
sct activity expected Friday with a lower threat for sub-VFR
conditions. However, as we get into the weekend as an upper
level trough and associated surface front approaches increasing
chances for showers and storms as well as sub-VFR conditions
will be noted.

&&

.MARINE...
A frontal boundary is stalled across the waters this afternoon
with generally light winds, around 15 kt or less outside of
convection, and seas around 2-4 ft. The front will lift north
tonight and an area of low pressure will track along it on
Thursday, along with an increasing thermal gradient, serving to
tighten pressure gradients with SW winds increasing to around
15-25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt with seas building to 4-7 ft.
Winds will be strongest across the Pamlico Sound and coastal
waters south of Oregon Inlet and have issued a SCA for these
areas. Wind relax briefly Friday morning, but then tighten again
Friday afternoon as a front approaches from the NW with SCA
conditions expected to redevelop over the coastal waters south
of Oregon Inlet.

Outlook (Saturday through Monday): Conditions gradually improve
Saturday, then will see a backdoor cold front drop through the
waters late Saturday night and Sunday with winds becoming NE
around 10-20 kt with seas building to 3-5 ft. A weak area of low
pressure may form along the stalled front to the south Monday
keeping E-NEly flow across the waters.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday for NCZ045>047-
     080-081-090-092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205.
     Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ079-090>092-
     094-193>196-198-199.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM Thursday to 4 AM EDT Friday for
     AMZ135.
     Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Saturday
     for AMZ152-154-156.
     Small Craft Advisory from 2 PM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Saturday
     for AMZ158.

&&

DISCUSSION...SK/RCF
AVIATION...SK/RCF
MARINE...SK/RCF

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
457 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

NCZ029-044-092100-
Martin-Pitt-
457 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon may become strong
to severe, bringing a threat for damaging wind gusts, and small
hail. In addition to this, thunderstorms may also bring heavy
rainfall, which could lead to instances of localized flooding.

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

Oppressive heat and humidity is possible Thursday and Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ045>047-080-081-092100-
Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-
457 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon may become strong
to severe, bringing a threat for damaging wind gusts, and small
hail. In addition to this, thunderstorms may also bring heavy
rainfall, which could lead to instances of localized flooding.

.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.

   Heat Advisory.

Oppressive heat and humidity is possible Thursday and Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ094-092100-
Pamlico-
457 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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.

   Heat Advisory.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon may become strong
to severe, bringing a threat for damaging wind gusts, and small
hail. In addition to this, thunderstorms may also bring heavy
rainfall, which could lead to instances of localized flooding.

.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.

   Heat Advisory.

Oppressive heat and humidity is possible Thursday and Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ079-092100-
Greene-
457 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS 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.

   Heat Advisory.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon may become strong
to severe, bringing a threat for damaging wind gusts, and small
hail. In addition to this, thunderstorms may also bring heavy
rainfall, which could lead to instances of localized flooding.

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

Oppressive heat and humidity is possible Thursday and Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ204-205-092100-
Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
457 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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.

   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon may become strong
to severe, bringing a threat for damaging wind gusts, and small
hail. In addition to this, thunderstorms may also bring heavy
rainfall, which could lead to instances of localized flooding.

.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.

   Heat Advisory.

Oppressive heat and humidity is possible Thursday and Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ195-196-199-092100-
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
457 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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.

   Heat Advisory.
   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon may become strong
to severe, bringing a threat for damaging wind gusts, and small
hail. In addition to this, thunderstorms may also bring heavy
rainfall, which could lead to instances of localized flooding.

.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.

   Heat Advisory.

Oppressive heat and humidity is possible Thursday and Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ203-092100-
Northern Outer Banks-
457 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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.

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

   Heat Advisory.

Oppressive heat and humidity is possible Thursday and Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ091-092100-
Lenoir-
457 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS 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.

   Heat Advisory.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon may become strong
to severe, bringing a threat for damaging wind gusts, and small
hail. In addition to this, thunderstorms may also bring heavy
rainfall, which could lead to instances of localized flooding.

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

Oppressive heat and humidity is possible Thursday and Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ090-092-193-194-198-092100-
Duplin-Jones-Northern Craven-Southern Craven-Inland Onslow-
457 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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.

   Heat Advisory.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon may become strong
to severe, bringing a threat for damaging wind gusts, and small
hail. In addition to this, thunderstorms may also bring heavy
rainfall, which could lead to instances of localized flooding.

.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.

   Heat Advisory.

Oppressive heat and humidity is possible Thursday and Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
729 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

NCZ198-082345-
Inland Onslow NC-
729 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN ONSLOW COUNTY
THROUGH 745 PM EDT...

At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Richlands South, or near Half Moon, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Richlands South and Albert J Ellis Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3482 7763 3489 7762 3489 7749 3479 7749
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 280DEG 19KT 3484 7756

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
745 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0622 PM     Hail             4 NNW Olympia           35.18N 77.00W
07/08/2026  M1.75 Inch       Craven             NC   Public

            Via social media along Saint Delights Church
            Road near Spring Hope Church Road.

&&

Heden

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
747 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

NCZ090>092-198-090000-
Jones NC-Lenoir NC-Inland Onslow NC-Duplin NC-
747 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL JONES...SOUTH
CENTRAL LENOIR...NORTHWESTERN ONSLOW AND NORTHEASTERN DUPLIN COUNTIES
THROUGH 800 PM EDT...

At 747 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Potters Hill, or 16 miles northwest of Half Moon, moving east at 15
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Potters Hill, Pink Hill, and Hargetts Crossroads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3499 7777 3508 7777 3501 7751 3491 7756
TIME...MOT...LOC 2347Z 285DEG 15KT 3500 7767

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

41

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
815 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0611 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Simpson                 35.58N 77.28W
07/08/2026                   Pitt               NC   911 Call Center

            3 trees down.

&&

Heden

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
830 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

NCZ090-090045-
Duplin NC-
830 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL DUPLIN COUNTY
THROUGH 845 PM EDT...

At 830 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wallace, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Wallace and Greenevers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3489 7787 3472 7774 3472 7796 3471 7798
      3484 7802
TIME...MOT...LOC 0030Z 243DEG 17KT 3474 7790

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

41

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
831 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0650 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Wilmar                  35.40N 77.14W
07/08/2026                   Beaufort           NC   911 Call Center

            Trees down near Craven/Beaufort County line
            near Highway 17. Relayed from Craven County
            911 Center.

&&

Heden