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Dare County weather alerts

6 active alerts for Dare County, North Carolina right now: a Coastal Flood Warning, 2 Beach Hazards Statements, 2 High Surf Advisories, and 1 more.

46 in the last 30 days 353 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Beach Hazards Statement Get alerts on your phone →

Active alerts for Dare County

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Severe Expected

Coastal Flood Warning

Issued Thu, Oct 22, 4:03 AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC Until Thu, Oct 22, 8:00 PM EDT (in 16 hr)

Area: Hatteras Island

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 ft 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 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras I...

What it means: Significant coastal flooding is occurring or imminent, typically at high tide. Move away from low-lying shoreline areas.

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Moderate Expected Starts in 4 hr

Beach Hazards Statement

Issued Thu, Oct 22, 4:03 AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC Until Thu, Oct 22, 8:00 PM EDT (in 16 hr)

Area: Hatteras Island

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 ft 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 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras I...

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 4 hr

Beach Hazards Statement

Issued Thu, Oct 22, 4:03 AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC Until Thu, Oct 22, 8:00 PM EDT (in 16 hr)

Area: Northern Outer Banks

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 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, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern...

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

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Minor Expected

High Surf Advisory

Issued Thu, Oct 22, 4:03 AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC Until Thu, Oct 22, 8:00 PM EDT (in 16 hr)

Area: Hatteras Island

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 ft 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 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras I...

What it means: Large breaking waves are expected on beaches, with dangerous rip currents. Stay off jetties and out of the water.

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Minor Expected

High Surf Advisory

Issued Thu, Oct 22, 4:03 AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC Until Thu, Oct 22, 8:00 PM EDT (in 16 hr)

Area: Northern Outer Banks

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 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, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern...

What it means: Large breaking waves are expected on beaches, with dangerous rip currents. Stay off jetties and out of the water.

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Minor Expected

Coastal Flood Advisory

Issued Thu, Oct 22, 4:03 AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC Until Thu, Oct 22, 8:00 PM EDT (in 16 hr)

Area: Northern Outer Banks

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 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, dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern...

What it means: Minor coastal flooding is expected, usually around high tide. Expect water on low-lying roads near the shore.

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for Dare County

AlertIssuedEndedIssued by
High Surf Advisory Oct 21, 8:28 PM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Coastal Flood Warning Oct 21, 8:28 PM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
High Surf Advisory Oct 21, 8:28 PM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Beach Hazards Statement Oct 21, 8:28 PM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Beach Hazards Statement Oct 21, 8:28 PM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 21, 8:28 PM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Beach Hazards Statement Oct 21, 3:37 PM Oct 21, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
High Surf Advisory Oct 21, 3:37 PM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
High Surf Advisory Oct 21, 3:37 PM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Coastal Flood Warning Oct 21, 3:37 PM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 21, 3:37 PM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Beach Hazards Statement Oct 21, 3:37 PM Oct 21, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Beach Hazards Statement Oct 21, 7:37 AM Oct 21, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
High Surf Advisory Oct 21, 7:37 AM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
High Surf Advisory Oct 21, 7:37 AM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 21, 7:37 AM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Beach Hazards Statement Oct 21, 7:37 AM Oct 21, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Coastal Flood Warning Oct 21, 7:37 AM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Coastal Flood Warning Oct 21, 4:11 AM Oct 21, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
High Surf Advisory Oct 21, 4:11 AM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
High Surf Advisory Oct 21, 4:11 AM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Beach Hazards Statement Oct 21, 4:11 AM Oct 21, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Beach Hazards Statement Oct 21, 4:11 AM Oct 21, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 21, 4:11 AM Oct 21, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
High Surf Advisory Oct 20, 8:13 PM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 20, 8:13 PM Oct 21, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Beach Hazards Statement Oct 20, 8:13 PM Oct 21, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Beach Hazards Statement Oct 20, 8:13 PM Oct 21, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Coastal Flood Warning Oct 20, 8:13 PM Oct 21, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
High Surf Advisory Oct 20, 8:13 PM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Coastal Flood Warning Oct 20, 3:16 PM Oct 21, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 20, 3:16 PM Oct 21, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
High Surf Advisory Oct 20, 3:16 PM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Beach Hazards Statement Oct 20, 3:16 PM Oct 20, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
High Surf Advisory Oct 20, 3:16 PM 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Beach Hazards Statement Oct 20, 3:16 PM Oct 20, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
Wind Advisory Oct 20, 2:31 PM Oct 21, 12:00 AM Newport/Morehead City NC
Coastal Flood Warning Oct 20, 9:46 AM Oct 21, 8:00 PM Newport/Morehead City NC
High Surf Advisory Oct 20, 9:46 AM 6:00 AM Newport/Morehead City NC
Beach Hazards Statement Oct 20, 9:46 AM Oct 20, 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.

Beach Hazards Statement
118
High Surf Advisory
94
Coastal Flood Advisory
52
Coastal Flood Warning
38
Wind Advisory
27
Heat Advisory
5
Coastal Flood Watch
4
Flood Watch
4
Special Weather Statement
4
High Wind Watch
2
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
2
Tornado Watch
2

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.

Coastal Flood Warning

Significant coastal flooding is occurring or imminent, typically at high tide. Move away from low-lying shoreline areas.

Beach Hazards Statement

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

High Surf Advisory

Large breaking waves are expected on beaches, with dangerous rip currents. Stay off jetties and out of the water.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor coastal flooding is expected, usually around high tide. Expect water on low-lying roads near the shore.

Wind Advisory

Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.

Heat Advisory

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

Coastal Flood Watch

Significant coastal flooding is possible. Prepare to protect property near the shore.

Flood Watch

Conditions are favourable for flooding. Have a plan in case a warning is issued.

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.

High Wind Watch

Damaging winds are possible. Secure loose objects ahead of time.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

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

Tornado Watch

Conditions are favourable for tornadoes in and near the watch area. Review your shelter plan and stay alert for warnings.

Dense Fog Advisory

Visibility of a quarter mile or less is expected. Slow down and use low beams.

Nearby

Alerts near Dare County

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Questions

About Dare County alerts

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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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