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Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 12:46 AM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Tuesday morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight Saturday night to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 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. Vulnerable portions of NC-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This has the potential to be a long duration event bringing more significant ocean overwash impacts to vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into next week. Minor soundside water level rises will also be possible. 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 12:46 AM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Tuesday morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight Saturday night to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 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. Vulnerable portions of NC-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This has the potential to be a long duration event bringing more significant ocean overwash impacts to vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into next week. Minor soundside water level rises will also be possible. 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 12:46 AM Oct. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Tuesday morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight Saturday night to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 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. Vulnerable portions of NC-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This has the potential to be a long duration event bringing more significant ocean overwash impacts to vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into next week. Minor soundside water level rises will also be possible. 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:29 PM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. * 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. &&
High Wind Watch
Issued: 6:18 PM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible. * WHERE...East Carteret County, and Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. &&
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