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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 7:01 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected, with blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. &&
Storm Warning
Issued: 6:15 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 40 to 50 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 2:49 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM Saturday to midnight EST Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST 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. Ocean overwash may lead to inundation of vulnerable portions of the coast, especially around times of high tides. Portions of Highway 12 could become impassable at times of high tides. 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 30/05 AM 4.2 0.5 0.6 2 None 30/05 PM 3.2 -0.5 0.6 2 None 31/06 AM 4.6 0.9 0.8 3-4 None 31/06 PM 4.8 1.1 2.0 5-7 None 01/07 AM 7.2 3.5 3.4 9 Major 01/07 PM 5.6 1.9 2.6 7-8 Minor Coast Guard Hatteras NC MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 30/06 AM 0.6 -0.6 0.0 1 None 30/05 PM 0.4 -0.8 0.0 1-2 None 31/06 AM 0.6 -0.6 0.0 3-4 None 01/07 AM 2.9 1.7 2.3 6 Minor 01/05 PM 2.1 0.9 1.8 4 None &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 2:49 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM Saturday to midnight EST Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST 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. Ocean overwash may lead to inundation of vulnerable portions of the coast, especially around times of high tides. Portions of Highway 12 could become impassable at times of high tides. 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 30/05 AM 4.2 0.5 0.6 2 None 30/05 PM 3.2 -0.5 0.6 2 None 31/06 AM 4.6 0.9 0.8 3-4 None 31/06 PM 4.8 1.1 2.0 5-7 None 01/07 AM 7.2 3.5 3.4 9 Major 01/07 PM 5.6 1.9 2.6 7-8 Minor Coast Guard Hatteras NC MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 30/06 AM 0.6 -0.6 0.0 1 None 30/05 PM 0.4 -0.8 0.0 1-2 None 31/06 AM 0.6 -0.6 0.0 3-4 None 01/07 AM 2.9 1.7 2.3 6 Minor 01/05 PM 2.1 0.9 1.8 4 None &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 6:06 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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