North Carolina Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 01:33
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...The beaches from Duck to Cape Lookout.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through 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 9 AM today.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,