North Carolina Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 04/17/2026 08:32

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 17 at 11:32AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 8:32am
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Bogue Banks beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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 1:59 PM Friday.
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: 
West Carteret
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC