WHUS42 KMHX 170046 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 846 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 NCZ203-171300- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0070.261017T1200Z-261018T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.261017T1800Z-261020T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0007.261017T2100Z-261020T1200Z/ Northern Outer Banks- 846 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 13 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Saturday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...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. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. 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...Beach conditions on Saturday will start relatively benign in the morning, but will deteriorate to become hazardous in the afternoon and evening. 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/12 AM 3.0 -0.7 0.2 3 None 17/01 PM 5.3 1.6 1.8 5-8 None 18/01 AM 5.3 1.6 2.5 9-10 None 18/02 PM 6.0 2.3 2.6 10 Moderate 19/02 AM 5.6 1.9 2.8 10-11 Minor && $$ NCZ196-171300- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0070.261017T1200Z-261018T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0007.261017T2100Z-261020T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.261018T0400Z-261020T0000Z/ East Carteret- 846 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight Saturday night to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 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. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. 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. Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Beaufort Marine Lab NC MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/01 AM 3.4 -2.4 0.6 1 None 17/01 PM 3.9 -1.9 0.4 1 None 18/02 AM 4.0 -1.8 1.2 1 None 18/02 PM 5.2 -0.6 1.8 1-2 Minor 19/02 AM 4.9 -0.9 2.1 1-2 None && $$ NCZ205-171300- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0070.261017T1200Z-261018T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.261017T1800Z-261020T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.A.0003.261017T2100Z-261020T1200Z/ Hatteras Island- 846 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...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. Vulnerable portions of NC-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. 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...This has the potential to be a long duration event bringing more significant ocean overwash impacts to vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into next week. Minor soundside water level rises will also 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ NCZ204-171300- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0070.261017T1200Z-261018T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0008.261018T0400Z-261020T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.CF.A.0003.261017T2100Z-261020T1200Z/ Ocracoke Island- 846 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Tuesday morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight Saturday night to 8 PM EDT Monday. * 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. Vulnerable portions of NC-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This has the potential to be a long duration event bringing more significant ocean overwash impacts to vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into next week. Minor soundside water level rises will also 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ NCZ094-194-171300- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0007.261018T0000Z-261019T2100Z/ Pamlico-Southern Craven- 846 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 5 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...From 8 PM Saturday to 5 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures 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. && $$ NCZ195-199-171300- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.Y.0007.261018T1000Z-261019T1500Z/ West Carteret-Coastal Onslow- 846 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the Newport and White Oak Rivers, areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Beaufort Marine Lab NC MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/01 AM 3.4 -2.4 0.6 1 None 17/01 PM 3.9 -1.9 0.4 1 None 18/02 AM 4.0 -1.8 1.2 1 None 18/02 PM 5.2 -0.6 1.8 1-2 Minor 19/02 AM 4.9 -0.9 2.1 1-2 None && $$