
Halloween Weather Forecast 2026: Who Could See Rain?
Halloween will be warmer than average across much of the central and eastern U.S., but rain could complicate trick-or-treating in several regions.
# HEADLINE -------------------- BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY # SUMMARY -------------------- 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/10 PM 4.1 -1.7 0.8 1 None 29/11 AM 5.1 -0.7 0.8 1 Minor 29/11 PM 4.1 -1.7 0.9 1 None 30/12 PM 4.9 -0.9 0.7 1 None 31/12 AM 3.9 -1.9 0.7 1 None 31/01 PM 4.7 -1.1 0.7 1 None # DETAILS -------------------- 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. WHERE East Carteret County. WHEN For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday. 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. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Tide levels will remain high with a King Tide Cycle in place through Thursday. The morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides. ISSUED AT Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:35 PM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # 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. 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 AFFECTED -------------------- East Carteret
# HEADLINE -------------------- BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY # SUMMARY -------------------- 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/10 PM 4.1 -1.7 0.8 1 None 29/11 AM 5.1 -0.7 0.8 1 Minor 29/11 PM 4.1 -1.7 0.9 1 None 30/12 PM 4.9 -0.9 0.7 1 None 31/12 AM 3.9 -1.9 0.7 1 None 31/01 PM 4.7 -1.1 0.7 1 None # DETAILS -------------------- 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. WHERE East Carteret County. WHEN For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday. 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. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Tide levels will remain high with a King Tide Cycle in place through Thursday. The morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides. ISSUED AT Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:35 PM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # 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. 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 AFFECTED -------------------- East Carteret

Halloween will be warmer than average across much of the central and eastern U.S., but rain could complicate trick-or-treating in several regions.










