North Carolina Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 04/27/2026 00:05
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and
strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw
a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck
and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will create
dangerous swimming conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip