Great Smokey Mountain Drive, North Carolina
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Brunswick |
| Effective: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:16 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 10:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-27 @ 5:00 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 10:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington NC on 2026-09-26 @ 11:16 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 12:16AM EDT until September 27 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Inland New Hanover |
| Effective: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:16 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 10:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:16 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 12:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington NC on 2026-09-26 @ 11:16 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 12:16AM EDT until September 27 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth. |
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Hatteras Island |
| Effective: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 11:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued September 27 at 12:02AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and hazardous debris in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with compromised dune structures. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with compromised dune structures resulting in a low threat of property damage. Numerous roads may be closed. NC-12 remains closed from the Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe. 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...High tides on Sunday are around 8:20 AM and 8:40 PM. |
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Northern Outer Banks |
| Effective: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 11:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued September 27 at 12:02AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with compromised dune structures. Elevated water levels due to high astronomical tides and period of west winds may lead to localized minor flooding of low-lying areas prone to sound- side flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and hazardous debris expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks ocean-side locales that experienced weakening of dune structures over the last few days. For sound- side localized flooding, low-lying areas prone to sound-side flooding in and near Manteo. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with compromised dune structures resulting in a low threat of property damage. Dune structure erosion is possible in vulnerable locations. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next ocean-side high tide times are around 8:15 AM Sunday, and 8:30 PM Sunday. The sound- side high times are around 11:30 AM Sunday and midnight Sunday night. The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 2:30 PM Sunday. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Northern Outer Banks |
| Effective: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 11:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 27 at 12:02AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with compromised dune structures. Elevated water levels due to high astronomical tides and period of west winds may lead to localized minor flooding of low-lying areas prone to sound- side flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and hazardous debris expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks ocean-side locales that experienced weakening of dune structures over the last few days. For sound- side localized flooding, low-lying areas prone to sound-side flooding in and near Manteo. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with compromised dune structures resulting in a low threat of property damage. Dune structure erosion is possible in vulnerable locations. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next ocean-side high tide times are around 8:15 AM Sunday, and 8:30 PM Sunday. The sound- side high times are around 11:30 AM Sunday and midnight Sunday night. The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 2:30 PM Sunday. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Hatteras Island |
| Effective: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 11:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 27 at 12:02AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and hazardous debris in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with compromised dune structures. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with compromised dune structures resulting in a low threat of property damage. Numerous roads may be closed. NC-12 remains closed from the Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe. 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...High tides on Sunday are around 8:20 AM and 8:40 PM. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Ocracoke Island |
| Effective: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 11:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 11:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 12:02AM EDT until September 28 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Up to one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with compromised dune structures. * WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with compromised dune structures resulting in a low threat of property damage. Portions of Highway 12 remain closed between Pony Pens and the ferry dock. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may still be inundated. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides on Sunday are around 8:20 AM and 8:40 PM. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Northern Outer Banks |
| Effective: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 11:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 11:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 12:02AM EDT until September 28 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with compromised dune structures. Elevated water levels due to high astronomical tides and period of west winds may lead to localized minor flooding of low-lying areas prone to sound- side flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and hazardous debris expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks ocean-side locales that experienced weakening of dune structures over the last few days. For sound- side localized flooding, low-lying areas prone to sound-side flooding in and near Manteo. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with compromised dune structures resulting in a low threat of property damage. Dune structure erosion is possible in vulnerable locations. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next ocean-side high tide times are around 8:15 AM Sunday, and 8:30 PM Sunday. The sound- side high times are around 11:30 AM Sunday and midnight Sunday night. The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 2:30 PM Sunday. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Hatteras Island |
| Effective: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 11:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 11:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on 2026-09-26 @ 11:02 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 12:02AM EDT until September 28 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and hazardous debris in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with compromised dune structures. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with compromised dune structures resulting in a low threat of property damage. Numerous roads may be closed. NC-12 remains closed from the Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe. 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...High tides on Sunday are around 8:20 AM and 8:40 PM. |
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Eastern Currituck |
| Effective: | 2026-09-26 @ 9:41 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 5:45 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-26 @ 9:41 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-26 @ 9:41 pm |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 10:41PM EDT until September 27 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, around two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be around two feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Eastern Currituck |
| Effective: | 2026-09-26 @ 9:41 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 5:45 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-26 @ 9:41 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 11:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-26 @ 9:41 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 10:41PM EDT until September 27 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, around two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be around two feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Eastern Currituck |
| Effective: | 2026-09-26 @ 9:41 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 5:45 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-26 @ 9:41 pm -> 2026-09-27 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-26 @ 9:41 pm |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 26 at 10:41PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, around two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be around two feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. |
