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Dare County weather alerts

2 active alerts for Dare County, North Carolina right now: 2 Beach Hazards Statements.

12 in the last 30 days 12 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Heat Advisory Get alerts on your phone →

Active alerts for Dare County

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Moderate Expected Starts in 8 hr

Beach Hazards Statement

Issued Sun, Sep 6, 8:18 PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC Until Mon, Sep 7, 8:00 PM EDT (in 20 hr)

Area: Northern Outer Banks

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur ...

What it means: Hazards such as rip currents, sneaker waves or cold water are expected at the beach.

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Moderate Expected Starts in 8 hr

Beach Hazards Statement

Issued Sun, Sep 6, 8:18 PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC Until Mon, Sep 7, 8:00 PM EDT (in 20 hr)

Area: Hatteras Island

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents north of Cape Hatteras and strong longshore currents south of Cape Hatteras in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous s...

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

Recent alerts for Dare County

Alert	Issued	Ended	Issued by
Severe Thunderstorm Watch	Sep 5, 8:07 PM	Sep 5, 10:00 PM	Newport/Morehead City NC
Severe Thunderstorm Watch	Sep 5, 4:14 PM	Sep 5, 10:00 PM	Newport/Morehead City NC
Heat Advisory	Sep 4, 7:47 PM	Sep 4, 8:00 PM	Newport/Morehead City NC
Special Weather Statement	Sep 4, 6:15 PM	Sep 4, 7:00 PM	Newport/Morehead City NC
Special Weather Statement	Sep 4, 5:15 PM	Sep 4, 5:45 PM	Newport/Morehead City NC
Special Weather Statement	Sep 4, 4:55 PM	Sep 4, 5:30 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, 2:03 AM	Sep 4, 8:00 PM	Newport/Morehead City NC
Heat Advisory	Sep 3, 7:51 PM	Sep 4, 8:00 PM	Newport/Morehead City NC
Heat Advisory	Sep 3, 2:04 PM	Sep 4, 8:00 PM	Newport/Morehead City NC

Pattern

What Dare County gets alerted for

Every alert that named Dare County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

Heat Advisory

Special Weather Statement

Beach Hazards Statement

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Plain English

What these alerts mean

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.

Beach Hazards Statement

Hazards such as rip currents, sneaker waves or cold water are expected at the beach.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms with large hail or damaging wind. Keep an eye on the sky and on warnings.

Heat Advisory

Heat index values high enough to cause heat illness with prolonged exposure. Drink water, stay in air conditioning and check on neighbours.

Special Weather Statement

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.

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Where do these alerts come from?

From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Dare County. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.

What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?

A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.

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