Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 7 at 3:07PM EDT until April 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 12:07pm
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet
expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...For the Beach Hazards Statement, the beaches north of
Cape Hatteras. For the High Surf Advisory, Hatteras Island
beaches.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Wednesday to 11
AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High surf and dangerous rip currents may
linger beyond Thursday morning.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description:
Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC