Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 6:18PM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statements, strong longshore
currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Bogue Banks beaches.
* WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT
this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from
Thursday morning through Thursday 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov