Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 3 at 4:03AM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 3, 2026 - 1:03am
Expires:
June 3, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or
surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back
injuries.
* 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 4:00 PM Wednesday.
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.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
Area Description:
Northern Outer Banks
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC