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Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 7:18 PM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Two to four feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds, Kitty Hawk Bay, and adjacent tidal creeks, areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday 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. 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/04 PM 2.9 -0.8 0.5 3 None 30/05 AM 4.0 0.3 0.4 2 None 30/06 PM 3.1 -0.6 0.5 2 None 31/06 AM 4.6 0.9 0.8 4-5 None 31/07 PM 4.5 0.8 1.7 7-8 None 01/07 AM 7.1 3.4 3.3 9-10 Major Ocracoke Inlet NC MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/04 PM 0.4 -0.7 -0.3 1 None 30/05 AM 0.9 -0.2 -0.1 1 None 30/05 PM 0.5 -0.6 -0.2 2 None 31/06 AM 1.2 0.1 0.2 3 None 31/07 PM 1.5 0.4 0.8 4 None 01/07 AM 3.2 2.1 2.2 4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/04 PM 0.2 -1.0 -0.2 1-2 None 30/05 AM 0.4 -0.8 -0.2 1 None 30/05 PM 0.2 -1.0 -0.2 2 None 31/06 AM 0.4 -0.8 -0.2 3-4 None 01/08 AM 3.1 1.9 2.5 4-5 Minor &&
Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 6:37 PM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel will become impossible and life threatening. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. &&
High Wind Watch
Issued: 6:11 PM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * 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. &&
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