Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 26 at 4:06AM EDT until April 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 1:06am
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches south of Cape Hatteras, Bogue
Banks beaches, and Shackleford Banks beaches.
* 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 12:30 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; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC