Power Outage North Carolina

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 8:28PM EDT until October 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...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, large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor ocean overwash impacts are possible at vulnerable oceanside areas into Thursday morning. Portions of NC-12 may be impacted around high tide. The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide.

Expires Oct. 22, 2026, 12:30 p.m.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 8:28PM EDT until October 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * 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. 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...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 10:53 AM Thursday.

Expires Oct. 22, 2026, 12:30 p.m.

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 21 at 8:28PM EDT until October 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 ft of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents north of Cape Hatteras and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 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. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...NC-12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe remains closed. Significant ocean overwash impacts are expected to continue for vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into Thursday. Minor soundside water level rises will also be possible through tonight.The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 10:53 AM Thursday.

Expires Oct. 22, 2026, 12:30 p.m.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 7:59PM EDT until October 22 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Expires Oct. 22, 2026, 8 a.m.