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Collington Weather Advisories
WIND ADVISORY
Issue Date: 139 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY
WHAT
Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE
East Carteret and Mainland Dare Counties, and Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. The strongest winds are expected for areas adjacent to bodies of water. WHEN
From 2 PM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS
A strong coastal low will develop offshore east of the Carolinas and move north towards the New England coast by this weekend. A period of moderate to strong winds is expected to impact portions of the coast Wednesday into Thursday. These strong winds may last longer depending on the track of the low.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Secure outdoor objects. &&
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY
WHAT
Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE
East Carteret and Mainland Dare Counties, and Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. The strongest winds are expected for areas adjacent to bodies of water. WHEN
From 2 PM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS
A strong coastal low will develop offshore east of the Carolinas and move north towards the New England coast by this weekend. A period of moderate to strong winds is expected to impact portions of the coast Wednesday into Thursday. These strong winds may last longer depending on the track of the low.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Secure outdoor objects. &&
FLOOD WATCH
Issue Date: 1023 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING
WHAT
For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE
Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. WHEN
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. IMPACTS
Up to 2 to 3 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 may extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Vulnerable areas along Highway 12 on Ocracoke and Hatteras Island are especially at risk for inundation from the oceanside. Dangerous rip currents. 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 10:00 AM today.
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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/05 AM 4.1 0.4 1.1 3 None 22/05 PM 4.9 1.2 1.3 4-6 None 23/06 AM 5.2 1.5 2.0 7-9 None 23/06 PM 6.2 2.5 2.5 9-10 Moderate 24/06 AM 6.3 2.6 2.8 10-11 Moderate 24/06 PM 6.7 3.0 2.9 11 Major &&
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING
WHAT
For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE
Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. WHEN
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. IMPACTS
Up to 2 to 3 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 may extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Vulnerable areas along Highway 12 on Ocracoke and Hatteras Island are especially at risk for inundation from the oceanside. Dangerous rip currents. 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 10:00 AM today.
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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/05 AM 4.1 0.4 1.1 3 None 22/05 PM 4.9 1.2 1.3 4-6 None 23/06 AM 5.2 1.5 2.0 7-9 None 23/06 PM 6.2 2.5 2.5 9-10 Moderate 24/06 AM 6.3 2.6 2.8 10-11 Moderate 24/06 PM 6.7 3.0 2.9 11 Major &&
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