Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 23 at 11:47AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 8:47am
Expires:
May 23, 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, the
next low tide will occur around 8pm tonight.
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