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Weather Alerts in North Carolina

Yes. As of 18 Oct 2026, 23:36 EDT, 27 weather alerts are active in North Carolina: 2 Coastal Flood Warnings, 2 High Wind Watchs, 1 Coastal Flood Watch and other alerts.

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Most serious firstActive Alerts in North Carolina

Coastal Flood Warning SevereCoastal Flood Warning issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCOcracoke Island
What to do

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Coastal Flood Warning SevereCoastal Flood Warning issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCHatteras Island
What to do

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Coastal Flood Watch ModerateCoastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VAEastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
What to do

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 Wind Watch MinorThe High Wind Watch has been cancelled.East Carteret
High Wind Watch SevereThe High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on this developing situation.Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
What to do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

High Surf Advisory MinorHigh Surf Advisory issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VAEastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
What to do

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.

Coastal Flood Advisory MinorCoastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 20 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VAEastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
What to do

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 MinorHigh Surf Advisory issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCNorthern Outer Banks
What to do

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. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

High Surf Advisory MinorHigh Surf Advisory issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCHatteras Island
What to do

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

High Surf Advisory MinorHigh Surf Advisory issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCEast Carteret
What to do

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. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Coastal Flood Advisory MinorCoastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCNorthern Outer Banks
What to do

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. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

High Surf Advisory MinorHigh Surf Advisory issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCOcracoke Island
What to do

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Coastal Flood Advisory MinorCoastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCWest Carteret
What to do

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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory MinorCoastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 19 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCTyrrell
What to do

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.

Coastal Flood Advisory MinorCoastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 19 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCPamlico; Southern Craven
What to do

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.

Coastal Flood Advisory MinorCoastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCEast Carteret
What to do

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. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

High Surf Advisory MinorHigh Surf Advisory issued October 18 at 7:43PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NCCoastal New Hanover
What to do

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Wind Advisory ModerateWind Advisory issued October 18 at 6:56PM EDT until October 20 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VAEastern Currituck
What to do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory ModerateWind Advisory issued October 18 at 11:27AM EDT until October 20 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCNorthern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
What to do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Beach Hazards Statement ModerateBeach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCOcracoke Island
What to do

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Beach Hazards Statement ModerateBeach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCNorthern Outer Banks
What to do

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. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Beach Hazards Statement ModerateBeach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCCoastal Onslow
What to do

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. 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.

Beach Hazards Statement ModerateBeach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCEast Carteret
What to do

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. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Beach Hazards Statement ModerateBeach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCWest Carteret
What to do

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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. 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.

Beach Hazards Statement ModerateBeach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 8:56PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NCHatteras Island
What to do

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Rip Current Statement ModerateRip Current Statement issued October 18 at 7:43PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NCCoastal Pender
What to do

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement ModerateRip Current Statement issued October 18 at 7:43PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NCCoastal New Hanover
What to do

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Warning, watch or advisory?

  • Warning — the hazard is happening or about to. Act now: take shelter, leave, or stay off the roads.
  • Watch — conditions could produce it. Have a plan and keep checking.
  • Advisory — less serious, but a nuisance or a risk for some people, such as drivers or those sensitive to heat.
  • Statement — information that does not reach advisory level.

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