Weather Warnings for North Carolina

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for North Carolina
Alerts Updated: April 19, 2026, 7:33 am  UTC


Beach Hazards Statement issued April 19 at 3:33AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Summary: * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 7 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 pm.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 3:33 am      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 3:45 pm
Area:  Northern Outer Banks; Hatteras Island


Beach Hazards Statement issued April 19 at 3:33AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Summary: * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches. * WHEN...From 7 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 pm.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 3:33 am      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 3:45 pm
Area:  West Carteret; Coastal Onslow


Beach Hazards Statement issued April 19 at 3:33AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Summary: * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 7 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 pm.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 3:33 am      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 3:45 pm
Area:  East Carteret; Ocracoke Island


Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 1:39AM EDT until April 19 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 1:39 am      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Avery


Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 1:39AM EDT until April 19 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Buncombe and McDowell Mountains Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 1:39 am      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Buncombe; McDowell Mountains


Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 1:39AM EDT until April 19 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Haywood, Macon, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 1:39 am      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Yancey; Mitchell; Haywood; Northern Jackson; Macon; Southern Jackson; Transylvania


Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 1:39AM EDT until April 19 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson, Polk Mountains, and Rutherford Mountains Counties. In South Carolina, Greenville Mountains County. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 1:39 am      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Henderson; Caldwell Mountains; Burke Mountains; Rutherford Mountains; Polk Mountains; Greenville Mountains


Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 12:28AM EDT until April 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, especially along the higher ridges. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, and Grayson Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 12:28 am      Expires:  April 19, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd