Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 2:21AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 11:21pm
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
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...Until 2 PM EDT this 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. Additional rainfall totals of 1 to 3 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