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Severe Weather Alerts: Rip Currents, Flooding, and Winds Threaten Eastern NC

9/17/2025

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The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of high rip current risks for Eastern Currituck until 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Coastal Pender's beach hazards statement will expire at 8 p.m. as surf conditions improve.
A wind advisory for Eastern Currituck is in effect until 4 p.m., with gusts reaching 45 mph.
A flood watch is active in several Eastern North Carolina counties until 5 p.m. due to heavy rainfall.
Residents in flood-prone areas should prepare for potential flooding and avoid flooded roads.

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The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of high rip current risks for Eastern Currituck until 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Coastal Pender's beach hazards statement will expire at 8 p.m. as surf conditions improve.
A wind advisory for Eastern Currituck is in effect until 4 p.m., with gusts reaching 45 mph.
A flood watch is active in several Eastern North Carolina counties until 5 p.m. due to heavy rainfall.
Residents in flood-prone areas should prepare for potential flooding and avoid flooded roads.