Great Smokey Mountain Drive, North Carolina
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Eastern Currituck |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 12:08 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 8:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 12:08 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-24 @ 12:08 am |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued September 23 at 8:08PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Eastern Currituck |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 12:08 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 8:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 12:08 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-24 @ 12:08 am |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 8:08PM EDT until September 24 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Eastern Currituck |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 12:08 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 8:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 12:08 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 8:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-24 @ 12:08 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 8:08PM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Inland New Hanover |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:57 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 2:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 11:00 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 2:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington NC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:57 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 6:57PM EDT until September 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors. |
| Alert: | Rip Current Statement |
| Area(s): | Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:57 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 8:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 10:00 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington NC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:57 pm |
| Headline: | Rip Current Statement issued September 23 at 6:57PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong north to south longshore current also expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. |
| Alert: | Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Graham, NC |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:41 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 2:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:41 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 2:30 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:41 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 6:41PM EDT until September 23 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Graham County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 636 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen and additional rain is coming in from the west. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Robbinsville, Town Of Santeetlah, Lake Santeetlah, Cheoah and Nantahala. - Locations along Little Snowbird Road and Tallulah Road could see nuisance to minor flooding develop. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Northern Outer Banks |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statements, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * 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. Dune structure erosion is possible in vulnerable locations. 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...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:25 PM Thursday. |
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Hatteras Island |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Up to 1 foot of inundation is possible for sound-side flooding from Buxton southward/westward when winds become more northerly late Thursday and Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statements, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Portions of Highway 12 will be inundated.Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline and dune erosion will occur. 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:25 PM Thursday. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Northern Outer Banks |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-26 @ 3:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 25 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statements, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * 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. Dune structure erosion is possible in vulnerable locations. 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...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:25 PM Thursday. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Ocracoke Island |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-26 @ 3:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 25 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Up to 1 foot of inundation is possible for sound-side flooding when winds become more northerly late Thursday and Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statements, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 PM EDT Friday. For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Portions of Highway 12 will be inundated. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:25 PM Thursday. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Hatteras Island |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-26 @ 3:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 25 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Up to 1 foot of inundation is possible for sound-side flooding from Buxton southward/westward when winds become more northerly late Thursday and Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statements, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Portions of Highway 12 will be inundated.Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline and dune erosion will occur. 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:25 PM Thursday. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Pamlico; Southern Craven |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 25 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 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 along the Neuse River. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. * WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | East Carteret |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 25 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, areas adjacent to the Southern Pamlico Sound and adjacent tidal creeks. This would include areas extending from Cedar Island to Merrimon including South River. Areas adjacent to Core Sound could possibly see some elevated water levels as well impacting areas from Marshallberg to Atlantic. For the Beach Hazards Statement, beaches north of Cape Lookout. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday. For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 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. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around Thursday 12:25 PM Thursday. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | West Carteret |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statements, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Bogue Banks beaches. * WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Coastal Onslow |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Onslow County beaches. * WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:30 PM Thursday. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | East Carteret |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, areas adjacent to the Southern Pamlico Sound and adjacent tidal creeks. This would include areas extending from Cedar Island to Merrimon including South River. Areas adjacent to Core Sound could possibly see some elevated water levels as well impacting areas from Marshallberg to Atlantic. For the Beach Hazards Statement, beaches north of Cape Lookout. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday. For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 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. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around Thursday 12:25 PM Thursday. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Ocracoke Island |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Up to 1 foot of inundation is possible for sound-side flooding when winds become more northerly late Thursday and Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statements, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 PM EDT Friday. For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Portions of Highway 12 will be inundated. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:25 PM Thursday. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Hatteras Island |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Up to 1 foot of inundation is possible for sound-side flooding from Buxton southward/westward when winds become more northerly late Thursday and Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statements, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Portions of Highway 12 will be inundated.Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline and dune erosion will occur. 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:25 PM Thursday. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Northern Outer Banks |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-23 @ 10:18 pm |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statements, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * 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. Dune structure erosion is possible in vulnerable locations. 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...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:25 PM Thursday. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Mainland Dare; East Carteret; Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 7:30 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 7:30 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-23 @ 7:30 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued September 23 at 3:30PM EDT until September 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...East Carteret and Mainland Dare Counties, and Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Western Currituck; Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 5:51 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 5:51 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued September 23 at 1:51PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In North Carolina, Currituck County. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties, and the city of Virginia Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
