9 National Weather Service alerts are in force for Dare County: a coastal flood warning, 4 beach hazards statements, a wind advisory, a coastal flood advisory and 1 other kind.
Checked Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:33 PM EDT. Times are Eastern Daylight Time.
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Coastal Flood Warning
Severe
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 22 at 4:42PM EDT until September 25 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Begins Until 3 days left
Areas Hatteras Island, NC
Full text
* 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.
What to do
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.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 22 at 4:42PM EDT until September 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Issued Until 26 min left
Areas Hatteras Island, NC
Full text
* 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.
What to do
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.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 22 at 4:42PM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Begins Until 24 hr 26 min left
Areas Hatteras Island, NC
Full text
* 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.
What to do
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.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 22 at 4:42PM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Begins Until 24 hr 26 min left
Areas Northern Outer Banks, NC
Full text
* 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.
What to do
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.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 22 at 4:42PM EDT until September 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Issued Until 26 min left
Areas Northern Outer Banks, NC
Full text
* 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.
What to do
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.
Wind Advisory issued September 22 at 1:39PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Begins Until 2 days left
Areas Mainland Dare, NC; East Carteret, NC; Northern Outer Banks, NC; Ocracoke Island, NC; Hatteras Island, NC
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* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...East Carteret and Mainland Dare Counties, and Hatteras
Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. The strongest
winds are expected for areas adjacent to bodies of water.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal low will develop offshore
east of the Carolinas and move north towards the New England coast
by this weekend. A period of moderate to strong winds is expected
to impact portions of the coast Wednesday into Thursday. These
strong winds may last longer depending on the track of the low.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 22 at 4:42PM EDT until September 25 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Begins Until 3 days left
Areas Northern Outer Banks, NC
Full text
* 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.
What to do
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.
High Surf Advisory issued September 22 at 4:42PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Begins Until 4 days left
Areas Hatteras Island, NC
Full text
* 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.
What to do
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.
High Surf Advisory issued September 22 at 4:42PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Begins Until 4 days left
Areas Northern Outer Banks, NC
Full text
* 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.
What to do
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.
In the past year the National Weather Service issued 242 alerts for Dare County, including 21 severe thunderstorm warnings, 5 coastal flood warnings, 3 flash flood warnings and 2 extreme cold warnings.
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