Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 13 at 8:41PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 5:41pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.
* WHEN...From 7 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around noon tomorrow.
Instruction:
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Area Description:
East Carteret; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov