Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 29 at 1:15AM EDT until July 29 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 10:15pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island...
* WHEN...Until 415 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 114 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Frisco, Hatteras Ferry Terminal, Ocracoke Lighthouse and Ocracoke
Ferry Terminal.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Dare, NC; Hyde, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov