Severe Storm Warning | Effective 10/17/2026 00:04

Headline: 
Storm Warning issued October 17 at 3:04AM EDT until October 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 17, 2026 - 12:04am
Expires: 
October 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...North winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft expected. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Area Description: 
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov