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Flood Watch
Issued: 6:05 PM Sep. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Beaufort, Greene, Hatteras Island, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Martin, Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island, Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 3:10 PM Sep. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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...A coastal low will impact the area through tonight with multiple coastal hazards. The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 9:30 PM Monday. 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, life-threatening rip currents, dangerous shore break, and strong longshore currents. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 15/03 PM 5.6 1.9 1.6 7-8 Minor 16/03 AM 4.9 1.2 1.9 8 None 16/04 PM 5.4 1.7 1.5 5-6 None 17/04 AM 4.3 0.6 1.2 4 None 17/05 PM 4.9 1.2 1.0 4 None &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 3:10 PM Sep. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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...A coastal low will impact the area through tonight with multiple coastal hazards. The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 9:30 PM Monday. 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, life-threatening rip currents, dangerous shore break, and strong longshore currents. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 15/03 PM 5.6 1.9 1.6 7-8 Minor 16/03 AM 4.9 1.2 1.9 8 None 16/04 PM 5.4 1.7 1.5 5-6 None 17/04 AM 4.3 0.6 1.2 4 None 17/05 PM 4.9 1.2 1.0 4 None &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 3:10 PM Sep. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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...A coastal low will impact the area through tonight with multiple coastal hazards. The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 9:30 PM Monday. 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, life-threatening rip currents, dangerous shore break, and strong longshore currents. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 15/03 PM 5.6 1.9 1.6 7-8 Minor 16/03 AM 4.9 1.2 1.9 8 None 16/04 PM 5.4 1.7 1.5 5-6 None 17/04 AM 4.3 0.6 1.2 4 None 17/05 PM 4.9 1.2 1.0 4 None &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 7:06 AM Sep. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure outdoor objects. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:42 AM Sep. 15, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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. &&
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