North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 10/10/2026 08:00
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches, and Core Banks beaches.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this 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 2:00 PM Saturday.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,