Weather Alerts For Waves, NC

# HEADLINE -------------------- WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. WHERE Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. WHEN Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ISSUED AT Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:27 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island Including the cities of Avon, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Hatteras Village, Buxton, Southern Shores, Manteo, Rodanthe, Duck, Ocracoke, Nags Head, and Frisco

# HEADLINE -------------------- COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING # SUMMARY -------------------- Coast Guard Hatteras NC MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/04 PM 1.8 0.6 1.0 4-5 None 19/04 AM 2.0 0.8 1.2 4-5 None 19/04 PM 2.6 1.4 1.8 5 Minor 20/05 AM 2.6 1.4 1.8 3-4 Minor 20/04 PM 2.6 1.4 1.9 3-4 Minor 21/05 AM 2.6 1.4 1.8 3-4 Minor # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. WHERE Hatteras Island. WHEN For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. IMPACTS 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. Vulnerable portions of NC-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. There is a possibility of being stranded on Hatteras Island for multiple days. This could be life threatening if you have an emergency. 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. ADDITIONAL DETAILS This has the potential to be a long duration event bringing more significant ocean overwash impacts to vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into the work week. Minor soundside water level rises will also be possible. ISSUED AT Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:02 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Hatteras Island

# HEADLINE -------------------- COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING # SUMMARY -------------------- Coast Guard Hatteras NC MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/04 PM 1.8 0.6 1.0 4-5 None 19/04 AM 2.0 0.8 1.2 4-5 None 19/04 PM 2.6 1.4 1.8 5 Minor 20/05 AM 2.6 1.4 1.8 3-4 Minor 20/04 PM 2.6 1.4 1.9 3-4 Minor 21/05 AM 2.6 1.4 1.8 3-4 Minor # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. WHERE Hatteras Island. WHEN For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. IMPACTS 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. Vulnerable portions of NC-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. There is a possibility of being stranded on Hatteras Island for multiple days. This could be life threatening if you have an emergency. 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. ADDITIONAL DETAILS This has the potential to be a long duration event bringing more significant ocean overwash impacts to vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into the work week. Minor soundside water level rises will also be possible. ISSUED AT Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:02 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Hatteras Island

# HEADLINE -------------------- COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT TUESDAY BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING # SUMMARY -------------------- Coast Guard Hatteras NC MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/04 PM 1.8 0.6 1.0 4-5 None 19/04 AM 2.0 0.8 1.2 4-5 None 19/04 PM 2.6 1.4 1.8 5 Minor 20/05 AM 2.6 1.4 1.8 3-4 Minor 20/04 PM 2.6 1.4 1.9 3-4 Minor 21/05 AM 2.6 1.4 1.8 3-4 Minor # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. WHERE Hatteras Island. WHEN For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. IMPACTS 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. Vulnerable portions of NC-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. There is a possibility of being stranded on Hatteras Island for multiple days. This could be life threatening if you have an emergency. 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. ADDITIONAL DETAILS This has the potential to be a long duration event bringing more significant ocean overwash impacts to vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into the work week. Minor soundside water level rises will also be possible. ISSUED AT Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:02 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Hatteras Island