Nags Head, NC Weather Alerts

Dare County6:41 PM EDT35.96°N, 75.62°WElevation 7 ft

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 2:00 PM Wed·Issued 3:14 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 24 at 3:14PM 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

Where: Northern Outer Banks.

When: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this 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.

Additional details: Tide levels will continue to rise with 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.

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

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.

Areas: Northern Outer Banks

High Surf Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 12:00 AM Sun·Issued 3:14 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

High Surf Advisory issued October 24 at 3:14PM EDT until October 25 at 12:00AM 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

Where: Northern Outer Banks.

When: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this 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.

Additional details: Tide levels will continue to rise with 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.

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

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.

Areas: Northern Outer Banks

Beach Hazards Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 8:00 PM Sat·Issued 3:14 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 24 at 3:14PM EDT until October 24 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

Where: Northern Outer Banks.

When: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this 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.

Additional details: Tide levels will continue to rise with 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.

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

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.

Areas: Northern Outer Banks

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