Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 16 at 4:02AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 1:02am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras 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 1:00 PM Thursday.
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:
East Carteret; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: