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 first Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore
currents in the surf zone. For the second Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore
currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Onslow County 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...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will
create dangerous swimming conditions.
* 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 12:30 PM Thursday.
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.
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:
Coastal Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov