WHUS42 KMHX 301448 CFWMHX URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 948 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 NCZ196-310300- /O.UPG.KMHX.CF.A.0001.260131T2100Z-260202T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.CF.W.0001.260131T1700Z-260201T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0001.260201T0000Z-260202T0000Z/ East Carteret- 948 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * 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 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from noon Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. 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. && $$ NCZ204-310300- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.W.0001.260131T2100Z-260202T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0001.260201T0000Z-260202T0000Z/ Ocracoke Island- 948 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM Saturday to midnight EST Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Portions of Highway 12 may be inundated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Ocracoke Inlet NC MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 30/05 AM 1.0 -0.1 0.0 1 None 30/05 PM 0.8 -0.3 0.1 1-2 None 31/06 AM 1.4 0.3 0.4 3-4 None 31/07 PM 1.9 0.8 1.2 4 None 01/06 AM 3.0 1.9 2.1 5 Minor 01/08 PM 2.3 1.2 1.4 3 None && $$ NCZ203-205-310300- /O.CON.KMHX.CF.W.0001.260131T2100Z-260202T0500Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SU.Y.0001.260201T0000Z-260202T1200Z/ Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island- 948 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * 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 5 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM Saturday to midnight EST Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is possible 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. Ocean overwash may lead to inundation of vulnerable portions of the coast, especially around times of high tides. Portions of Highway 12 could become impassable at times of high tides. 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Duck NC MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 30/05 AM 4.2 0.5 0.6 2 None 30/05 PM 3.2 -0.5 0.6 2 None 31/06 AM 4.6 0.9 0.8 3-4 None 31/06 PM 4.8 1.1 2.0 5-7 None 01/07 AM 7.2 3.5 3.4 9 Major 01/07 PM 5.6 1.9 2.6 7-8 Minor 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 30/06 AM 0.6 -0.6 0.0 1 None 30/05 PM 0.4 -0.8 0.0 1-2 None 31/06 AM 0.6 -0.6 0.0 3-4 None 01/07 AM 2.9 1.7 2.3 6 Minor 01/05 PM 2.1 0.9 1.8 4 None && $$ NCZ094-194-310300- /O.NEW.KMHX.CF.Y.0001.260131T1700Z-260201T1800Z/ Pamlico-Southern Craven- 948 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$