Dare County Emergency Management is actively monitoring Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda—and while both are currently forecast to remain well offshore, local residents and Outer Banks visitors are advised to be prepared for potential impacts, particularly ocean hazards. 

The National Weather Service at Newport/Morehead City, N.C. has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for Dare County, beginning at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, September 30, 2025) and remaining in effect though 8 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025. 

Minor to moderate coastal flooding and ocean overwash is expected to occur along vulnerable portions of N.C. Highway 12 on Hatteras Island during high tide, and shoreline erosion is also possible as impacts are expected to persist for most of the week. 

A High Surf Advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025. 

View the latest briefing from the National Weather Service at Newport/Morehead City, N.C.

---

Key hazards include:

• Life-threatening rip currents and dangerous surf conditions, which are expected to begin this afternoon (Monday, September 29, 2025) and persist for most of the week.
• Coastal flooding, which is expected to begin with high tide tomorrow (Tuesday, September 30, 2025)—peaking on Wednesday, October 1, 2025—and continuing through Friday, October 3, 2025. Portions of N.C. Highway 12 on Hatteras Island may become impassable at times, particularly during high tide. Minor soundside flooding is expected, with inundation 1 to 2 feet above ground level.

Residents and visitors who are located along the oceanfront—especially in areas with compromised dune structures—will see the greatest potential for impacts. Those who are located in an area with vulnerable dune structures should be ready to take action to protect property from ocean overwash. On Hatteras Island, these areas include the north end of Rodanthe as well as Buxton. If you are standing at ground level and there is little to no dune between you and the ocean, you are in a vulnerable area.

Road Condition Updates

For updates regarding road conditions, please visit DriveNC.gov and follow the North Carolina Department of Transportation and NCDOT NC 12 on Facebook.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Updates

View the latest updates from Cape Hatteras National Seashore, including beach safety closures and the status of beach accesses on Bodie Island and Hatteras Island.

Weather Information

For details on the forecast for these storms, as well as the most up-to-date information from the National Hurricane Center, please click here.

---

Monitor Daily Beach Conditions

For daily beach conditions—including the status of beach warning flags on Dare County beaches—visit LoveTheBeachRespectTheOcean.com or simply text “OBXBeachConditions” to 77295 to receive alerts.

To view a video explaining Dare County’s universal beach warning flag system—which helps residents and visitors understand ocean conditions and recognize potential hazards along all Outer Banks beaches from Duck to Hatteras—click here. 

Sign Up for OBX Alerts

Dare County Emergency Management advises all residents, property owners and visitors to visit OBXAlerts.com and sign up to receive customized alerts—including severe weather watches and warnings, countywide evacuation orders and other time-critical notifications. Individuals are also encouraged to ensure they have “Government Alerts” enabled on their mobile device so that they can receive Wireless Emergency Alerts from government officials.