Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 2:28PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 11:28am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
following areas, Coastal Onslow, East Carteret, Hatteras Island,
Inland Onslow, Jones, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Northern Outer
Banks, Ocracoke Island, Pamlico, Southern Craven and West Carteret.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A plume of tropical moisture will overspread the area and will
combine with strong lift and weak to moderate instability to
support areas of intense rainfall rates and an accompanying risk
of flooding. Total rainfall of 3 to 6 inches are forecast, with
locally higher amounts possible. The highest amounts are expected
to be where bands of thunderstorms are most persistent.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Mainland Dare; Mainland Hyde; Jones; Pamlico; Southern Craven; West Carteret; East Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow; Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov