Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 7 at 6:05AM EDT until April 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 3:05am
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple of hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 5:20 PM.
Instruction:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description:
Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC