Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 26 at 8:28PM EDT until June 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday 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 12:00 PM Saturday.
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:
West Carteret; East Carteret; Coastal Onslow; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: