Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 26 at 8:40PM EDT until April 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous
swimming conditions.
Instruction:
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
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
Area Description:
East Carteret; Ocracoke Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov