Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 23 at 8:19PM EDT until May 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 5:19pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday 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 09:00 AM/PM Sunday.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: