North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 10/11/2026 08:01
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...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 3 PM Sunday.