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Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 5:54 PM Oct. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Portions of NC-12 will likely be impacted and could become impassable with ocean overwash, especially during high tide, along with numerous secondary roads. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion expected. 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. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 5:54 PM Oct. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Portions of NC-12 will likely be impacted and could become impassable with ocean overwash, especially during high tide, along with numerous secondary roads. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and beach erosion expected. 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:27 PM Oct. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...East Carteret County, and Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 8 PM 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... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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