North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/23/2026 00:11

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 3:11AM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 23, 2026 - 12:11am
Expires: 
September 23, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this 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: 
West Carteret; Coastal Onslow
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov