Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 24 at 2:39PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statements, strong longshore
currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Bogue Banks beaches.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov