North Carolina Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 05/11/2026 00:48

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 11 at 3:48AM EDT until May 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 11, 2026 - 12:48am
Expires: 
May 11, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * 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: 
Northern Outer Banks; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC