Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 7 at 8:08PM EDT until April 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 5:08pm
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves
expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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.
* 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 6:00 PM tomorrow.
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.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
Area Description:
Northern Outer Banks
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC