Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 16 at 9:30AM EDT until September 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 6:30am
Expires:
September 16, 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 6 PM today.
Instruction:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description:
Northern Outer Banks; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov