Public Safety Alerts

See official public safety alerts, emergency alerts, presidential alerts and weather warnings for every U.S. location.
Search all public safety alerts, or filter by severity or county.

Public Safety Alerts

North Carolina Severe Freeze Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 22:21

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:21AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Event: Freeze Warning

Desc: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as the upper 20s and lower 30s expected. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Areas: Avery County NC, Madison County NC, Yancey County NC, Mitchell County NC, Swain County NC, Haywood County NC, Buncombe County NC, Graham County NC, Jackson County NC, Macon County NC

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 22:21

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:30

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina Minor Frost Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 22:21

Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 1:21AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Event: Frost Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, the foothills of North Carolina, and the South Carolina mountains. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Areas: Rabun County GA, Habersham County GA, Alexander County NC, Transylvania County NC, Henderson County NC, Caldwell County NC, Burke County NC, McDowell County NC, Rutherford County NC, Polk County NC, Oconee County SC, Pickens County SC, Greenville County SC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 22:21

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:30

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina, Virginia Severe Freeze Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 22:17

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:17AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Event: Freeze Warning

Desc: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC County. In Virginia, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Alleghany VA, and Bath Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation...

Areas: Alleghany County NC, Giles County VA, Pulaski County VA, Radford city VA, Montgomery County VA, Carroll County VA, Galax city VA, Floyd County VA, Craig County VA, Alleghany County VA, Covington city VA, Bath County VA

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 22:17

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:30

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 19:03

High Surf Advisory issued October 16 at 10:03PM EDT until October 19 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Event: High Surf Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Areas: Currituck County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 19:03

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 03:15

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Severe Freeze Watch | Effective 10/16/2026 18:42

Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 9:42PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Event: Freeze Watch

Desc: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees possible, especially at higher elevations. * WHERE...The mountains of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation, and possibly damage unprotected...

Areas: Avery County NC, Madison County NC, Yancey County NC, Mitchell County NC, Swain County NC, Haywood County NC, Buncombe County NC, Graham County NC, Jackson County NC, Macon County NC

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Future

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 18:42

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 05:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina, Virginia Moderate Wind Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 18:16

Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 9:16PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Event: Wind Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Areas: Currituck County NC, Virginia Beach city VA

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 18:16

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:30

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 10/16/2026 17:46

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 16 at 8:46PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Beach Hazards Statement

Desc: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. *...

Areas: Carteret County NC

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 17:46

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 17:46

High Surf Advisory issued October 16 at 8:46PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: High Surf Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE......

Areas: Hyde County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 17:46

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 10/16/2026 17:46

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 16 at 8:46PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Beach Hazards Statement

Areas: Hyde County NC

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 17:46

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 17:46

High Surf Advisory issued October 16 at 8:46PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: High Surf Advisory

Areas: Carteret County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 17:46

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 10/16/2026 17:46

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 16 at 8:46PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Beach Hazards Statement

Desc: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low-...

Areas: Dare County NC

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 17:46

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Moderate Coastal Flood Watch | Effective 10/16/2026 17:46

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 16 at 8:46PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Watch

Areas: Dare County NC

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Future

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 17:46

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 17:46

High Surf Advisory issued October 16 at 8:46PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: High Surf Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 13 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one to three feet of inundation above ground level...

Areas: Dare County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 17:46

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 17:46

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 16 at 8:46PM EDT until October 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the Newport and White Oak Rivers, areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 11 AM EDT...

Areas: Carteret County NC, Onslow County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 17:46

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 17:46

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 16 at 8:46PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 13 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one to three feet of inundation above ground level...

Areas: Dare County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 17:46

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Moderate Coastal Flood Watch | Effective 10/16/2026 17:46

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 16 at 8:46PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Watch

Areas: Hyde County NC

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Future

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 17:46

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 17:46

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 16 at 8:46PM EDT until October 19 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...From 8 PM Saturday to 5 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only...

Areas: Pamlico County NC, Craven County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 17:46

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 17:46

High Surf Advisory issued October 16 at 8:46PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: High Surf Advisory

Areas: Dare County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 17:46

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 17:46

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 16 at 8:46PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory

Areas: Carteret County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 17:46

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 10/16/2026 17:46

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 16 at 8:46PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Beach Hazards Statement

Desc: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 13 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one to three feet of inundation above ground level...

Areas: Dare County NC

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 17:46

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 06:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

« first
‹ previous
1
2

Filter by Severity

Minor (20) Apply Minor filter
Moderate (19) Apply Moderate filter
Severe (6) Apply Severe filter

Filter by urgency:

Expected (42) Apply Expected filter
Future (3) Apply Future filter

View by Area

(-) Remove US filter US

Public Safety Alerts