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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:00 PM Oct. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas below 6 ft through tonight, before marine conditions deteriorate again Wednesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:34 AM Oct. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the White Oak River and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tide levels will remain high with a King Tide Cycle in place through Thursday. The morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides. 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. &&
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