Beach Hazards Statement 62, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
442 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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Hatteras Island-
442 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
  currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves
  peaking at 10 to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For the
  second Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large
  breaking waves north of Cape Hatteras. Dangerous rip currents,
  large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf
  zone south of Cape Hatteras. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 
  to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- 
  lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Up to 1 foot of
  inundation is possible for sound-side flooding from Buxton 
  southward when winds become more northerly late Thursday and 
  Friday.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island.

* WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT 
  this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Wednesday 
  to 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, 
  from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. For the 
  Coastal Flood Warning, from 2 PM Wednesday to 11 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Portions of Highway 12
  will be inundated. Low lying property including homes,
  businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. 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...Prolonged nature of the event will continue
  to erode dune structures. Winds and waves are forecast to peak
  latter half of Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.


&&

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Ocracoke Island-
442 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
  and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal
  Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
  Up to 1 foot of inundation is possible for sound-side flooding
  when winds become more northerly late Thursday and Friday.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Wednesday morning 
  through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 
  2 PM Wednesday to 11 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Portions of Highway 12
  will be inundated. Low lying property including homes, 
  businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. 
  Some shoreline erosion will occur. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Strong 
  longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged nature of the event will continue
  to erode dune structures. Winds and waves are forecast to peak
  latter half of Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

$$

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Northern Outer Banks-
442 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
  currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8
  to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the second Beach
  Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking
  waves expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
  1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- 
  lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.

* WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT 
  this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this 
  evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the second Beach Hazards 
  Statement, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Wednesday to 11 PM 
  EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 3 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. Dangerous 
  swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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...Prolonged nature of the event will lead to
  erosion of weaker dune structures. Winds and waves are forecast
  to peak latter half of 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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.


&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Duck NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/05 PM     5.0        1.3        1.4       4-6      None    
 23/06 AM     5.2        1.5        2.0       7-9      None    
 23/06 PM     6.1        2.4        2.4      9-10    Moderate  
 24/06 AM     6.3        2.6        2.8      10-11   Moderate  
 24/06 PM     6.5        2.8        2.7       11      Major    
 25/07 AM     6.5        2.8        2.7      9-10     Major


&&

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East Carteret-
442 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip 
  currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore 
  currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up 
  to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in 
  low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...East Carteret County.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Wednesday morning 
  through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  from 2 PM Wednesday to 11 AM 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 along the Neuse
  River. Some roads and low lying property including parking 
  lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will 
  experience shallow flooding. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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.

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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/06 PM     4.2       -1.6        0.6        1       None    
 23/06 AM     4.0       -1.8        0.8        1       None    
 23/06 PM     4.9       -0.9        1.2        1       None    
 24/07 AM     4.6       -1.2        1.2        1       None    
 24/07 PM     5.1       -0.7        1.3        1      Minor    
 25/07 AM     5.0       -0.8        1.4        1      Minor

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Pamlico-Southern Craven-
442 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* 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 along the Neuse
  River. Some roads and low lying property including parking 
  lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will 
  experience shallow flooding..

* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower 
  Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 11 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

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West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
442 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday 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.

&&

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
330 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Have converted gale watches to warnings, and started headlines
6-12 hours earlier with earlier onset of strong winds expected.

Issued Coastal Flood Watch for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands.

Limited thunder chances to OBX and Gulf Stream waters Tue night
and beyond.

Updated 22/06Z TAFs.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Large and slow moving coastal low to impact ENC with periods
of rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding mid to late week.

MARINE: Gale force winds and very dangerous high seas mid
through late week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...A complex and initially disorganized surface
and upper level pattern today will begin to consolidate into a
notable East Coast coastal low mid to late-week with a long
duration of strong winds, very high seas, and coastal flooding
across the OBX and adjacent coastal waters, sounds, and rivers.

Currently, ENC remains wedged between two systems, with an upper
low and cold front to the north and west, while weak coastal
troughing off the coast. The cold front will continue to slowly
sag south from Virginia into North Carolina and strengthen nerly
flow over the next 12-24 hours. Periods of showers will break
out today as vorticity advection slowly increases with fgen
banding aloft leading to the rounds of showers. A few storms may
develop as well, though with weak instability present due to
widespread cloudiness, the thunder threat is minimal and
certainly no strong to severe expected.

Late tonight into Wed morning, the above- mentioned weak low is
then forecast to deepen along the consolidating, and
strengthening, frontal/baroclinic zone off the East Coast.
22/00Z model suite has trended quicker with pressure falls and
resultant strengthening northeasterly winds, with gusty winds
becoming gales as early as early Wed morning for northern
coastal areas and quickly spreading south through the afternoon.

Confidence continue to increase regarding a sub-1000mb low
developing offshore during this time, and this is strongly
supported by deterministic, ensemble, and machine learning
guidance. Because of the blocky nature of the upper level
pattern over the Atlantic, the low will be slow moving and
meander about off the Mid Atlantic coast through late in the
week, and thus a prolonged duration of high winds on the coast
will lead to high impacts regarding coastal flooding on the OBX.

Periods of rain, some heavy at times, may lead to rainfall
totals of 2-3" across parts of the area, though with this rain
being drawn out over several days (Tuesday through Thursday),
significant rainwater flooding is not expected at this time.

The strongest winds and greatest risk of coastal impacts is
expected Thursday into Friday, especially along the OBX.
Persistent northeasterly winds coupled with a longer fetch
across the Atlantic should support long-period swell of 10-13s
and seas of 10-16+ ft leading to breaking wave heights of over
10 ft for beaches from Duck to Cape Lookout. Not only will this
create dangerous surf conditions, but this will also present a
risk of beach erosion, ocean overwash at vulnerable locations,
and coastal flooding (both soundside and oceanside), with the
potential for significant impacts on Hatteras and Ocracoke
Islands where a Coastal Flood Watch has been issued. Large
battering waves may last into the weekend even as winds diminish
due to the low potentially retrograding towards the Mid Atlantic
coastline to the north of ENC, as the AIFS and a decent handful
of ECM ensembles indicate. The strong winds on the OBX may
eventually warrant Wind Advisory issuance on Thursday and
potentially into Friday.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Large bank of lowering stratus is expected to afflict the
terminals overnight into Tue morning. LIFR stratus appears
likely, and have this in fcst through mid morning. During the
day Tue, showers are expected to break out, with even a few
embedded storms possible. Cigs may lower back down to IFR or
lower on Tue night.

Outlook (Wed through Sat): A coastal low will deepen offshore
Wed supporting periods of continued rain and low clouds, along
with gusty nerly winds Some showers may linger into Thu along
with continued gusty winds before drying out Thu night into Fri.

&&

.MARINE...
Nerly winds will increase through today and into tonight as low
pres begins to take shape offshore along the cold front that
drops south. Speeds of 10-20 kt today increase to 15-25 kt
tonight along with building seas of 6+ ft tonight.

Outlook (Wed through Sat): A notable coastal low is forecast to
impact the area mid to late week with a period of hazardous
winds and seas. Confidence continues to increase in widespread
gale- force winds for the waters and sounds, along with
Alligator River, and have thus issued gale warnings for these
zones beginning as early as early Wed morning, while SCA has
been issued for the inland rivers (Pamlico and Neuse, along with
their tributaries). At the peak, the central and northern
coastal waters (nearshore and outer along with Eastern Pamlico
Sound) may see gusts of 40-45kt with the most likely timing of
highest winds on Thursday. Additionally, very highs seas will
peak at 10-15 ft for the nearshore waters, and 15-20 ft for the
offshore waters.

A long duration event is expected, and while gales are expected
to finally dimish Thursday night through Friday, large dangerous
seas are expected to linger through the weekend, as the large
area of low pres begins to retrograde towards the Mid Atlantic
coast north of ENC.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...None.
MARINE...Gale Warning from 7 AM Wednesday to midnight EDT Thursday
     night for AMZ131-230-231.
     Gale Warning from 7 AM Wednesday to 6 AM EDT Friday for AMZ135.
     Small Craft Advisory from 4 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Friday
     for AMZ136-137.
     Gale Warning from 7 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday for AMZ150-
     152-180-182.
     Gale Warning from 2 PM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday for AMZ154-
     184-186.
     Gale Warning from 2 PM Wednesday to midnight EDT Thursday
     night for AMZ156-158-188.

&&

DISCUSSION...TL
AVIATION...TL/MS
MARINE...TL

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1018 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Mainland Hyde-
Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Northern Craven-West Carteret-Inland Onslow-
Coastal Onslow-
1018 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

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...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ204-231430-
Ocracoke Island-
1018 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

   Coastal Flood Watch.

A coastal low will impact the area mid to late week. Potential
impacts include minor to locally moderate ocean overwash for
vulnerable areas, rough surf and dangerous rip currents, and
moderately strong winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-East Carteret-
1018 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Minor coastal flooding will be possible for areas adjacent to the
southern Pamlico Sound, and the Neuse/Pamlico/Pungo Rivers Wednesday
through late week as a coastal low develops offshore.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ203-205-231430-
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
1018 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR
BEACHES NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY 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.

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

   Coastal Flood Watch.

A coastal low will impact the area mid to late week. Potential
impacts include minor to moderate ocean overwash for vulnerable
areas, especially on Hatteras Island, rough surf and dangerous rip
currents, and moderately strong winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.