High Wind Watch
HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
Carteret County, North Carolina: tornado and severe weather warnings
5 alerts are in effect for Carteret County as of 5:54 PM EDT.
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Coastal Flood Advisory
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
High Surf Advisory
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Wind Advisory
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
The last 12 months in Carteret County
- 2 tornado warnings
- 19 severe thunderstorm warnings
- 1 flash flood warnings
- 2 tornado watches
- 4 severe thunderstorm watches
The most recent tornado warning that included Carteret County was issued Aug 24, 2026 by the Weather Service office in Newport/Morehead City, NC.
| Date | Issued | Type | Office | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 6:42 PM EDT | Flash flood warning | MHX | text |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 6:18 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | MHX | text |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 5:13 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | MHX | text |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 4:34 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | MHX | text |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 4:12 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | MHX | text |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 3:40 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | MHX | text |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 5:01 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | MHX | text |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 4:34 PM EDT | Tornado warning | MHX | text |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 4:07 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | MHX | text |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 3:03 AM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | MHX | text |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 2:44 AM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | MHX | text |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 1:18 AM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | MHX | text |
A warning counts here if the Weather Service listed Carteret County in it, even if the warned area covered only part of the county.
Nearby
- Pamlico County, NC
- Craven County, NC
- Hyde County, NC
- Beaufort County, NC
- Jones County, NC
- Onslow County, NC
- Dare County, NC
- Lenoir County, NC
- All of North Carolina
What the alerts mean
Alerts come from the National Weather Service and refresh every minute. Past warnings come from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of Weather Service products. During a warning, also listen to local radio, TV or a weather radio.