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Data updated Oct 28, 2026 · 6:02 AM EDT
North Carolina Weather Alerts Today
Active watches, warnings and advisories from the National Weather Service
Active Alerts
14
North Carolina
Severe / Extreme
0
Highest-risk alerts
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Coastal Flood Advisory
8 active
Snapshot
The National Weather Service has 14 active alerts for North Carolina, including 8 Coastal Flood Advisorys, 4 Beach Hazards Statements, 1 Special Weather Statement. Highest priority: Beach Hazards Statement issued October 28 at 3:33AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC.
Active Alerts
Beach Hazards StatementModerate
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 28 at 3:33AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Areas: Ocracoke Island
Until: Wed, Oct 28 8:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in…
Beach Hazards StatementModerate
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 28 at 3:33AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Areas: Hatteras Island
Until: Wed, Oct 28 8:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in…
Beach Hazards StatementModerate
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 28 at 3:33AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Areas: East Carteret
Until: Wed, Oct 28 8:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in…
Beach Hazards StatementModerate
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 28 at 3:33AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Areas: Northern Outer Banks
Until: Wed, Oct 28 8:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in…
Special Weather StatementModerate
Special Weather Statement issued October 28 at 3:32AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Areas: Northampton; Hertford; Gates; Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Bertie; Chowan; Perquimans; Prince Edward; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; Southampton; Chesapeake; Isle of Wight; Suffolk
Until: Wed, Oct 28 9:00 AM EDT
Rip Current StatementModerate
Rip Current Statement issued October 27 at 10:31PM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Areas: Coastal New Hanover
Until: Wed, Oct 28 8:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float.…
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 3:33AM EDT until October 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Areas: Hatteras Island
Until: Thu, Oct 29 2:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in…
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 3:33AM EDT until October 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Areas: West Carteret; Coastal Onslow
Until: Thu, Oct 29 2:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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.
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 3:33AM EDT until October 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Areas: Northern Outer Banks
Until: Thu, Oct 29 2:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in…
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 3:33AM EDT until October 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Areas: Ocracoke Island
Until: Thu, Oct 29 2:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in…
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 3:33AM EDT until October 29 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Areas: East Carteret
Until: Thu, Oct 29 2:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in…
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 27 at 10:31PM EDT until October 28 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Areas: Coastal Pender; Coastal Brunswick
Until: Wed, Oct 28 12:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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.
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 27 at 10:31PM EDT until October 28 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Areas: Coastal New Hanover
Until: Wed, Oct 28 12:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float.…
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 27 at 10:31PM EDT until October 28 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Areas: Inland New Hanover
Until: Wed, Oct 28 2:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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.
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Are there any weather warnings in North Carolina right now?
Yes — 14 active alert(s) as of October 28, 9:44 PM EDT.
What is the difference between a watch and a warning?
A watch means conditions are favorable for a hazard to develop; a warning means the hazard is occurring or imminent and you should take action now.
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