North Carolina Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 04/27/2026 00:05

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 27 at 3:05AM EDT until April 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 27, 2026 - 12:05am
Expires: 
April 27, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
Instruction: 
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore.
Area Description: 
East Carteret; Ocracoke Island
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC