Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 16 at 9:35AM EDT until September 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 6:35am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...The beaches of the northern Outer Banks.
* 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:
Eastern Currituck
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov