North Carolina Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/14/2026 00:46

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 3:46AM EDT until June 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 14, 2026 - 12:46am
Expires: 
June 14, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * 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: 
West Carteret; East Carteret; Coastal Onslow; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC