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🌊 Monday Morning Weather Update The rain may be moving out of the forecast, but the coastal impacts aren't going anywher...
10/19/2026

🌊 Monday Morning Weather Update
The rain may be moving out of the forecast, but the coastal impacts aren't going anywhere just yet! A nor'easter remains offshore, bringing breezy conditions with strong wind gusts, dangerous surf, and coastal flooding to Currituck County through midweek.

⚠️ Here's what you need to know:
💨 Wind Advisory: In effect along the coast through 1 AM Tuesday. Gusts up to 45 mph are possible.
🌊 Coastal Flooding: A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect through Tuesday morning, followed by a Coastal Flood Watch through Wednesday night. Minor to moderate flooding is possible, especially around high tide.
🚩 High Surf Advisory: In effect through Wednesday, with breaking waves of 8 feet or greater. DO NOT ENTER THE OCEAN.

🚙 Carova 4x4 Area: Beach driving may become difficult or impassable. Avoid traveling two hours before and after high tide.
🌊 High & Low Tide Times: October 19–22
Monday, October 19
🔺 High: 2:04 AM & 2:30 PM
🔻 Low: 8:05 AM & 9:07 PM
Tuesday, October 20
🔺 High: 3:16 AM & 3:31 PM
🔻 Low: 9:08 AM & 9:53 PM
Wednesday, October 21
🔺 High: 4:11 AM & 4:22 PM
🔻 Low: 10:05 AM & 10:36 PM
Thursday, October 22
🔺 High: 4:57 AM & 5:09 PM
🔻 Low: 10:58 AM & 11:18 PM
⚠️ These are predicted tide times. Actual water levels may be higher due to ongoing coastal conditions.
🔗 https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8651370

⚠️Beach & Dune Safety: Whether walking or driving on the beach, use extra caution. Storm conditions may leave debris along the shoreline or hidden beneath the sand. Dunes may also be unstable due to erosion. Stay off dunes, avoid damaged areas, and watch for debris and other hazards.

⛵ Currituck Sound: A Low Water Advisory remains in effect through noon Tuesday, with unusually low water levels creating hazardous boating conditions. Gale Warnings also remain in effect through Wednesday.

☀️ The good news? The forecast is looking much drier this week, with mostly sunny skies and lower humidity! Just remember, better weather doesn't mean coastal hazards are over.
Stay weather aware, make sure you have multiple ways to receive alerts, and never drive through flooded roadways.

Currituck County Emergency Management will continue monitoring conditions and provide updates as needed. Follow US National Weather Service Wakefield VA for the latest updates!
https://www.weather.gov/media/akq/DssPacket.pdf

If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
If you would like to contact our Emergency Management staff, please email [email protected] or call 252-232-2115

🌬️ Saturday Morning Weather Update!A strong cold front is bringing gusty winds and cooler temperatures to Currituck Coun...
10/17/2026

🌬️ Saturday Morning Weather Update!
A strong cold front is bringing gusty winds and cooler temperatures to Currituck County this weekend. A Nor'easter is expected to develop Sunday, bringing strong winds, dangerous surf, and coastal flooding into next week.

⚠️ Current Watches & Advisories:
-Wind Advisory: All of Currituck County through 10 AM Sunday. Northeast winds of 25–35 mph with gusts up to 45–50 mph.
-Coastal Flood Watch: Currituck beaches through October 20.
-High Surf Advisory: Currituck beaches, with breaking waves of 8 feet or greater expected.
-Gale Warnings: Currituck Sound and coastal waters.

🚙 Carova 4x4 Area: Beach driving may become difficult or impassable around high tide. Avoid traveling during the two hours before and two hours after high tide over the next several days.
➡️Upcoming High Tides for Corolla:
Saturday: 12:35 PM
Sunday: 1:01 AM and 1:28 PM
Monday: 2:04 AM and 2:30 PM
Tuesday: 3:16 AM and 3:31 PM
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/map/index.html

🌧️ What to Expect:
-Much cooler temperatures and windy conditions through early next week.
-Rain continuing today, with showers lingering into the evening.
-Coastal flooding is expected to become more significant early next week, particularly during high tide cycles on Monday and Tuesday.
-Dangerous surf and the potential for beach and dune erosion.

🌊 Beach Safety:
-DO NOT ENTER THE OCEAN. Dangerous surf conditions are expected.
-Prolonged high surf may lead to beach and dune erosion. Walking on the dunes is prohibited. Please stay off the dunes for your safety and to prevent further erosion.

📌Secure loose outdoor items, stay alert for changing conditions, and never drive through flooded roadways.

Currituck County Emergency Management will continue monitoring conditions and provide updates as needed. Follow US National Weather Service Wakefield VA for the latest updates!

If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
If you would like to contact our Emergency Management staff, please email [email protected] or call 252-232-2115

Weather conditions across Currituck County will change tonight as a strong cold front moves through the area. Gusty wind...
10/16/2026

Weather conditions across Currituck County will change tonight as a strong cold front moves through the area. Gusty winds, rain, and cooler temperatures will follow Saturday. A coastal low-pressure system will develop later this weekend and strengthen into a Nor'easter early next week, bringing prolonged impacts including strong winds, dangerous surf, and coastal flooding.

💨 Wind & Rain
-Mainland: Sustained winds 15–20 mph, gusts up to 35–40 mph.
-Northern Outer Banks: Sustained winds 25–35 mph, gusts up to 50 mph.
-Showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible tonight into Saturday.

⚠️ Advisories for the Northern Outer Banks (as of 4:30PM 10/16/2026)
-Wind Advisory: Saturday, October 17, from noon until 8 PM.
-High Surf Advisory: Saturday at noon through Monday at 6PM. Breaking waves of 10–14 feet are expected, creating dangerous ocean conditions.

🌊 Coastal Flooding & Beach Conditions
-Minor to moderate coastal flooding is possible, especially Sunday into Monday.
-DO NOT ENTER THE OCEAN. Dangerous surf conditions are expected.
-Prolonged high surf may lead to beach erosion and dune impacts. Remember, walking on the dunes is prohibited. Please stay off the dunes to prevent further erosion and for your safety.

🚙Carova 4x4 Area: Travel may become difficult in the hours before and after high tide. Plan travel accordingly. Check tide times here https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/map/index.html

🚤 Currituck Sound
A Gale Warning is in effect Saturday morning through Monday morning!

🏡 Prepare Today!
Secure loose outdoor items, prepare for possible power outages and travel disruptions, and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.

Currituck County Emergency Management will continue monitoring conditions and provide updates as needed. Follow US National Weather Service Wakefield VA for the latest updates!

If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
If you would like to contact our Emergency Management staff, please email [email protected] or call 252-232-2115 See less

10/15/2026

A cold front is dropping south this morning. Cooler temps with mostly cloudy conditions expected for most. Some light rain is forecast across the northern half of the area.

10/12/2026

A few light showers linger early this morning, then we will dry out for most of the upcoming week.

For those looking for a taste of fall temperatures, it's not your time just yet. It's going to be rather warm for fall with temps as high as 90° by the time we get to Wednesday. Fear not though fall-lovers, because MUCH cooler temps are on the way for the weekend, with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s and 40s. Have a great week!

10/11/2026

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of North Carolina and Virginia until 8 PM EDT.

Corolla Beach Rescue has issued 🚩SINGLE RED FLAGS🚩 today 10/11/2026 due to strong surf and currents.Beachgoers are disco...
10/11/2026

Corolla Beach Rescue has issued 🚩SINGLE RED FLAGS🚩 today 10/11/2026 due to strong surf and currents.

Beachgoers are discouraged from entering the ocean or playing in the surf. Conditions can change throughout the day, please stay alert!

In case of emergency, call 9-1-1! Get these notifications directly to your phone by texting SAFECOROLLA to 77295.

10/11/2026

Morning rain will taper off by mid-day, then a secondary batch of showers and thunderstorms will bring a chance for severe weather during the late afternoon. There is a Slight Risk (level 2/5) for inland portions of the area and a Marginal Risk along the coast. A few brief tornadoes are possible as well as damaging wind gusts. Confidence is highest across southern VA and northern NC.

Corolla Beach Rescue has issued 🚩SINGLE RED FLAGS🚩 today 10/10/2026 due to strong surf and currents.Beachgoers are disc...
10/10/2026

Corolla Beach Rescue has issued 🚩SINGLE RED FLAGS🚩 today 10/10/2026 due to strong surf and currents.

Beachgoers are discouraged from entering the ocean or playing in the surf. Conditions can change throughout the day, please stay alert!

In case of emergency, call 9-1-1! Get these notifications directly to your phone by texting SAFECOROLLA to 77295.

10/10/2026

Don't let a little rain scare you away! We're moving forward with Planes and Plow. So far, the showers are refreshing!!

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