North Carolina Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/05/2026 17:09
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br />
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip<br />
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,<br />
which will occur around 6:30 AM.<br />
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain<br />
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,<br />