North Carolina Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 04/19/2026 00:33
Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in
the surf zone.
* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.
* WHEN...From 7 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will
create dangerous swimming conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip