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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 8:25 AM Oct. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways around high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * 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, including some vulnerable portions of NC 12. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 13/01 PM 6.1 2.4 2.1 7 Moderate 14/02 AM 4.8 1.1 1.7 6 None 14/03 PM 6.1 2.4 2.3 6-7 Moderate 15/03 AM 5.5 1.8 2.3 8 Minor 15/04 PM 5.5 1.8 1.8 7 Minor Oregon Inlet NC MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 13/03 AM 2.4 1.8 1.3 2 None 13/01 PM 2.5 1.9 1.1 2 None 14/03 AM 2.4 1.8 1.2 2 None 14/03 PM 2.5 1.9 1.1 3 None 15/04 AM 2.3 1.7 1.1 3 None 15/03 PM 2.3 1.7 1.1 3 None &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 8:25 AM Oct. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways around high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * 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, including some vulnerable portions of NC 12. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 13/01 PM 6.1 2.4 2.1 7 Moderate 14/02 AM 4.8 1.1 1.7 6 None 14/03 PM 6.1 2.4 2.3 6-7 Moderate 15/03 AM 5.5 1.8 2.3 8 Minor 15/04 PM 5.5 1.8 1.8 7 Minor Oregon Inlet NC MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 13/03 AM 2.4 1.8 1.3 2 None 13/01 PM 2.5 1.9 1.1 2 None 14/03 AM 2.4 1.8 1.2 2 None 14/03 PM 2.5 1.9 1.1 3 None 15/04 AM 2.3 1.7 1.1 3 None 15/03 PM 2.3 1.7 1.1 3 None &&
Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 8:25 AM Oct. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways around high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * 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, including some vulnerable portions of NC 12. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 13/01 PM 6.1 2.4 2.1 7 Moderate 14/02 AM 4.8 1.1 1.7 6 None 14/03 PM 6.1 2.4 2.3 6-7 Moderate 15/03 AM 5.5 1.8 2.3 8 Minor 15/04 PM 5.5 1.8 1.8 7 Minor Oregon Inlet NC MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 13/03 AM 2.4 1.8 1.3 2 None 13/01 PM 2.5 1.9 1.1 2 None 14/03 AM 2.4 1.8 1.2 2 None 14/03 PM 2.5 1.9 1.1 3 None 15/04 AM 2.3 1.7 1.1 3 None 15/03 PM 2.3 1.7 1.1 3 None &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:19 AM Oct. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very marginal Gale conditions possible Tuesday evening into Tuesday night, but not enough confidence to go with Gale Watch at this time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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