Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 5 at 3:57AM EDT until June 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 12:57am
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches north of Cape Hatteras, Ocracoke
Island, and Core Banks beaches.
* WHEN...Through Friday 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 5 PM.
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