Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 11:02AM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 8:02am
Expires:
October 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Onslow County beaches.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday 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:
Coastal Onslow
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov