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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 12:07 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Mainland Dare and Tyrrell Counties, and Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. 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. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 10:15 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY 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. Portions of Highway 12 may be inundated. 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 &&
Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 10:15 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY 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. Portions of Highway 12 may be inundated. 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... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 above possible. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM Saturday to 4 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 6:06 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 above possible. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM Saturday to 4 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
Storm Warning
Issued: 5:40 AM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 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. &&
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