Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 23 at 12:23PM EDT until June 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 9:23am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in
the surf zone.
* WHERE...Strong longshore currents for the beaches from Oregon
Inlet to Cape Hatteras. For the dangerous rip currents and
strong longshore currents, the beaches from Cape Hatteras to
Surf City.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.
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.
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
Sender: