Raleigh, NC Warnings, Watches and Advisories

High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 feet inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is expected 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...1 to 2 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. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is expected 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 19 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. 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 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Up to 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 Ocracoke for multiple days. This could be life threatening if you have an emergency. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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 next week. Minor soundside water level rises will also be possible.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 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 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is expected 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 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 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is expected 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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. * 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 next week. Minor soundside water level rises will also be possible.

High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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. * 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 next week. Minor soundside water level rises will also be possible.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 feet inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is expected 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

Coastal Flood Warning issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. 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 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Up to 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 Ocracoke for multiple days. This could be life threatening if you have an emergency. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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 next week. Minor soundside water level rises will also be possible.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 feet inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is expected 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 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 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is expected 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. 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 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Up to 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 Ocracoke for multiple days. This could be life threatening if you have an emergency. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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 next week. Minor soundside water level rises will also be possible.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 3:46PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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. * 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 next week. Minor soundside water level rises will also be possible.

High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 3:37PM EDT until October 21 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 17 at 3:37PM EDT until October 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 2:14PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Mainland Dare and Mainland Hyde Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 2:14PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 2:14PM EDT until October 19 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:54PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as the upper 20s and lower 30s expected. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 1:54PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, the foothills of North Carolina, and the South Carolina mountains. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:15PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 1:15PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Surry and Wilkes Counties. In Virginia, Amherst, Bedford, Patrick, Botetourt, Franklin, Roanoke, and Rockbridge Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 11:02AM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 10:15AM EDT until October 18 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 10:15AM EDT until October 18 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

The High Wind Watch has been cancelled.

The High Wind Watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on this developing situation.

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on this developing situation.

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