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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

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North Carolina, Virginia Minor Frost Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 22:17

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

Event: Frost Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 37 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Surry and Wilkes Counties. In Virginia, Amherst, Bedford, Patrick, Botetourt, Franklin, Roanoke, and Rockbridge Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive...

Areas: Surry County NC, Wilkes County NC, Roanoke County VA, Roanoke city VA, Salem city VA, Botetourt County VA, Rockbridge County VA, Buena Vista city VA, Lexington city VA, Patrick County VA, Franklin County VA, Bedford County VA, Amherst County VA

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

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

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

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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

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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 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

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: 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

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: Minor

Urgency: Expected

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

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

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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

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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

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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 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 11:55

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 16 at 2:55PM EDT until October 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory

Areas: Carteret County NC, Onslow County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 11:55

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

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North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 11:55

High Surf Advisory issued October 16 at 2:55PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: High Surf Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected 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. * WHERE...Hatteras Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 8...

Areas: Dare County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 11:55

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

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North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 11:55

High Surf Advisory issued October 16 at 2:55PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: High Surf Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 feet inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to...

Areas: Dare County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 11:55

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

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North Carolina Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 11:55

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 16 at 2:55PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...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. * WHERE...East Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5...

Areas: Carteret County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 11:55

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

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North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 11:55

High Surf Advisory issued October 16 at 2:55PM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: High Surf Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...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...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday afternoon...

Areas: Hyde County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 11:55

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

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North Carolina Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 11:55

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 16 at 2:55PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory

Areas: Dare County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 11:55

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

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North Carolina Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 11:55

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 16 at 2:55PM EDT until October 19 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Event: Coastal Flood Advisory

Areas: Pamlico County NC, Craven County NC

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 11:55

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

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/16/2026 11:55

High Surf Advisory issued October 16 at 2:55PM 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 - 11:55

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

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

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