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1 active alert for Carteret County, North Carolina right now: a Beach Hazards Statement.
29 in the last 30 days 29 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Get alerts on your phone →
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Area: East Carteret; Ocracoke Island
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
What it means: Hazards such as rip currents, sneaker waves or cold water are expected at the beach.
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Last 30 days
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Sep 5, 8:07 PM | Sep 5, 10:00 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Flood Advisory | Sep 5, 7:42 PM | Sep 5, 9:30 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 5, 6:57 PM | Sep 5, 7:15 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 5, 6:53 PM | Sep 5, 7:30 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Flash Flood Warning | Sep 5, 6:42 PM | Cancelled Sep 5, 8:39 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 5, 6:18 PM | Sep 5, 7:15 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 5, 5:46 PM | Sep 5, 6:15 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Flood Advisory | Sep 5, 5:38 PM | Cancelled Sep 5, 6:44 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Flood Advisory | Sep 5, 5:22 PM | Sep 5, 8:15 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 5, 5:13 PM | Sep 5, 6:15 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 5, 4:56 PM | Sep 5, 5:15 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 5, 4:55 PM | Sep 5, 5:30 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Flood Advisory | Sep 5, 4:43 PM | Sep 5, 7:45 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 5, 4:39 PM | Sep 5, 5:15 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 5, 4:34 PM | Sep 5, 5:30 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Sep 5, 4:14 PM | Sep 5, 10:00 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 5, 4:12 PM | Sep 5, 5:15 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 5, 3:58 PM | Sep 5, 4:30 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 5, 3:58 PM | Sep 5, 4:30 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 5, 1:59 PM | Sep 5, 6:00 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 5, 1:41 AM | Sep 5, 6:00 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 4, 7:47 PM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 4, 7:47 PM | Sep 5, 6:00 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 4, 7:47 PM | Sep 5, 6:00 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 4, 2:06 PM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 4, 2:06 PM | Sep 5, 6:00 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 4, 2:06 PM | Sep 5, 6:00 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 4, 2:03 AM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Newport/Morehead City NC |
Pattern
Every alert that named Carteret County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.
Plain English
A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.
Hazards such as rip currents, sneaker waves or cold water are expected at the beach.
Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms with large hail or damaging wind. Keep an eye on the sky and on warnings.
Minor flooding of streets, streams or low-lying areas is expected. Expect ponding on roads and use caution when driving.
A storm with hail of 1 inch or larger, winds of 58 mph or more, or both, is occurring or imminent. Move indoors and away from windows.
A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.
Flash flooding is occurring or imminent. Move to higher ground; never drive into water covering a road.
Heat index values high enough to cause heat illness with prolonged exposure. Drink water, stay in air conditioning and check on neighbours.
Nearby
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