Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 4 at 4:29AM EDT until May 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 1:29am
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
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; East Carteret; Coastal Onslow; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC