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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:50 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 10:50 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 10:25 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. COROLLA 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/06 AM 5.6 1.9 2.4 9 MINOR 23/06 PM 6.2 2.5 2.5 10-11 MODERATE 24/06 AM 6.3 2.6 2.8 10-12 MODERATE 24/07 PM 6.7 3.0 2.9 10-11 MAJOR 25/07 AM 6.4 2.7 2.6 10 MODERATE 25/07 PM 6.3 2.6 2.4 9 MODERATE &&
Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 10:25 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. COROLLA 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/06 AM 5.6 1.9 2.4 9 MINOR 23/06 PM 6.2 2.5 2.5 10-11 MODERATE 24/06 AM 6.3 2.6 2.8 10-12 MODERATE 24/07 PM 6.7 3.0 2.9 10-11 MAJOR 25/07 AM 6.4 2.7 2.6 10 MODERATE 25/07 PM 6.3 2.6 2.4 9 MODERATE &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 10:25 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. COROLLA 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/06 AM 5.6 1.9 2.4 9 MINOR 23/06 PM 6.2 2.5 2.5 10-11 MODERATE 24/06 AM 6.3 2.6 2.8 10-12 MODERATE 24/07 PM 6.7 3.0 2.9 10-11 MAJOR 25/07 AM 6.4 2.7 2.6 10 MODERATE 25/07 PM 6.3 2.6 2.4 9 MODERATE &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:59 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck and Western Currituck Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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