Weather Alerts For Stella, NC

# HEADLINE -------------------- COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY # 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/07 PM 4.8 -1.0 1.2 1 None 25/07 AM 5.4 -0.4 1.3 1 Minor 25/08 PM 4.7 -1.1 1.2 1 None 26/08 AM 5.4 -0.4 1.1 1 Minor 26/08 PM 4.7 -1.1 1.3 1 None 27/09 AM 5.3 -0.5 0.9 1 Minor # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Up to 1 to 3 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, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks. WHEN Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. IMPACTS Up to 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. 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. ISSUED AT Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 3:14 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Coastal Onslow, West Carteret