Nags Head, NC Weather Alerts

Dare County2:41 AM EDT35.96°N, 75.62°WElevation 7 ft

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 2:00 PM Wed·Issued 8:43 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 24 at 8:43PM EDT until October 28 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Details

What: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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 and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone.

Where: Northern Outer Banks.

When: For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.

Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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: Tide levels will continue to rise with a King Tide Cycle in place through the upcoming work-week. The morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides. King Tides peak Tuesday and Wednesday.

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.

Areas: Northern Outer Banks

High Surf Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 8:00 PM Sun·Issued 8:43 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

High Surf Advisory issued October 24 at 8:43PM EDT until October 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Details

What: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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 and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone.

Where: Northern Outer Banks.

When: For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.

Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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: Tide levels will continue to rise with a King Tide Cycle in place through the upcoming work-week. The morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides. King Tides peak Tuesday and Wednesday.

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.

Areas: Northern Outer Banks

Beach Hazards Statement

Moderate · Expected

From 8:00 AM Sun until 8:00 PM Sun·Issued 8:43 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 24 at 8:43PM EDT until October 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Details

What: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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 and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone.

Where: Northern Outer Banks.

When: For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.

Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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: Tide levels will continue to rise with a King Tide Cycle in place through the upcoming work-week. The morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides. King Tides peak Tuesday and Wednesday.

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.

Areas: Northern Outer Banks

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