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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:47 PM Aug. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and very rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound and Croatan and Roanoke Sounds. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Tropical Weather Statement
Issued: 8:46 PM Aug. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
This product covers Eastern North Carolina **SIGNIFICANT COASTAL HAZARDS CONTINUE ALONG THE OUTER BANKS AS ERIN MOVES FURTHER AWAY** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for East Carteret, Hatteras Island, Mainland Dare, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for East Carteret, Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island * STORM INFORMATION: - About 370 miles east-northeast of Buxton NC or about 440 miles east-northeast of Morehead City NC - 36.4N 69.1W - Storm Intensity 100 mph - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 20 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Hurricane Erin continues pulling away from Eastern North Carolina and the Outer Banks this evening as a category 2 hurricane. Wind and wave hazards are steadily decreasing through the day, but this evening's high tide will continue bringing significant coastal impacts to the Outer Banks. Moderate to significant storm surge inundation of 2 to 4 feet above ground level is expected to continue along the oceanside north of Cape Lookout, resulting in a significant threat to life and property. The worst impacts will likely be felt along the Outer Banks on Ocracoke and Hatteras Island. Portions of NC-12 and secondary roads along the Outer Banks, in particular on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, are already closed and will likely remain impassable or inaccessible through the remainder of this week due to significant ocean overwash. Minor to locally moderate inundation of 1 to 3 ft can also be expected for soundside areas adjacent to the southern Pamlico Sound today and possibly into Friday as well. We once again expect impacts around the high tide cycles this evening, when the higher of the daily tides is expected. Strong rip currents are expected to continue north of Cape Hatteras through the weekend, with the threat decreasing south of Cape Hatteras for remaining area beaches. Extensive beach erosion is also likely due to strong long period waves as high as 10 to 15 feet in the surf zone along the Outer Banks. Very dangerous marine conditions will continue for the coastal waters due to gusty winds and dangerous seas, with worst conditions north of Cape Lookout. Gusty winds will continue for inland sounds and rivers through tonight. This will create treacherous conditions for mariners. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across the Outer Banks from Duck to Cape Lookout. Remain well away from life-threatening surge having additional significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. Also, minor to locally moderate soundside inundation is possible across the southern Pamlico Sound and adjacent tributaries due to the north winds. Highest water levels expected across Downeast Carteret County today. Remain well away from locally hazardous surge having additional limited impacts. Elsewhere across Eastern North Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated. * WIND: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across Eastern North Carolina. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather. Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and check-ins. Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or videos. If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic rise in water levels. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC around 11 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
Storm Surge Warning
Issued: 8:37 PM Aug. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...STORM SURGE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Beaufort - Harkers Island - Cedar Island * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: The sustained wind should remain less than tropical storm force. Conditions may still be gusty. - PREPARE: Listen for any instructions from local officials. - ACT: Ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change. - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed - Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind impacts accordingly. * STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 2-4 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: Begins this afternoon - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 3 feet above ground - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for life-threatening storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground. - PREPARE: Evacuation efforts and flood preparations should soon be brought to completion before conditions become unsafe. - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or needlessly risk lives. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast. - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low spots. - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents. - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages. * FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no potential for flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain. - PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect against flooding rain at this time. - ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None - Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain. * TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest tornado situation. - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: - http://ready.gov/hurricanes
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 7:20 PM Aug. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, minor to moderate soundside inundation with water level rises of up to 2 to 3 feet. High tide will be around 7:07 PM ocean-side, 9:08 PM sound-side, when water levels will be at their highest. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday night. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which occurred around 1:00 PM this afternoon. 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/07 PM 5.8 0.0 1.9 1 Moderate 22/07 AM 5.2 -0.6 2.0 1 Minor 22/08 PM 5.5 -0.3 1.6 1 Moderate 23/08 AM 4.8 -1.0 1.4 1 None 23/09 PM 5.1 -0.7 1.2 1 Minor 24/09 AM 4.6 -1.2 1.1 1 None &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:20 PM Aug. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, minor to moderate soundside inundation with water level rises of up to 2 to 3 feet. High tide will be around 7:07 PM ocean-side, 9:08 PM sound-side, when water levels will be at their highest. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday night. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which occurred around 1:00 PM this afternoon. 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/07 PM 5.8 0.0 1.9 1 Moderate 22/07 AM 5.2 -0.6 2.0 1 Minor 22/08 PM 5.5 -0.3 1.6 1 Moderate 23/08 AM 4.8 -1.0 1.4 1 None 23/09 PM 5.1 -0.7 1.2 1 Minor 24/09 AM 4.6 -1.2 1.1 1 None &&
Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 7:20 PM Aug. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, minor to moderate soundside inundation with water level rises of up to 2 to 3 feet. High tide will be around 7:07 PM ocean-side, 9:08 PM sound-side, when water levels will be at their highest. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday night. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which occurred around 1:00 PM this afternoon. 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/07 PM 5.8 0.0 1.9 1 Moderate 22/07 AM 5.2 -0.6 2.0 1 Minor 22/08 PM 5.5 -0.3 1.6 1 Moderate 23/08 AM 4.8 -1.0 1.4 1 None 23/09 PM 5.1 -0.7 1.2 1 Minor 24/09 AM 4.6 -1.2 1.1 1 None &&
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