Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 11 at 11:01AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 8:01am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...The beaches from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* 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 3 PM Sunday.
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.
Area Description:
West Carteret; East Carteret; Coastal Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov