Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 23 at 2:54AM EDT until June 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 11:54pm
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous
swimming conditions.
Instruction:
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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov