Coastal Flood Advisory

Locations Affected

Hatteras, NC ∙ Salvo, NC ∙ Roanoke Island, NC ∙ Cape Hatteras, NC ∙ Manteo Airport, NC ∙ Duck, NC ∙ Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, NC ∙ Kill Devil Hills First Flight Airport, NC ∙ Buxton, NC ∙ Kitty Hawk, NC

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 442 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Wednesday to 11 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged nature of the event will lead to erosion of weaker dune structures. Winds and waves are forecast to peak latter half of Thursday. 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/05 PM 5.0 1.3 1.4 4-6 None 23/06 AM 5.2 1.5 2.0 7-9 None 23/06 PM 6.1 2.4 2.4 9-10 Moderate 24/06 AM 6.3 2.6 2.8 10-11 Moderate 24/06 PM 6.5 2.8 2.7 11 Major 25/07 AM 6.5 2.8 2.7 9-10 Major

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