North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/06/2026 23:59
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous
swimming conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong longshore currents will create
dangerous swimming conditions.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers