Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 3 at 10:17AM EDT until May 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 7:17am
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this 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 3 PM this afternoon.
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:
Northern Outer Banks; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov