Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Marshallberg, NC ∙ Stella, NC ∙ Cedar Island, NC ∙ Indian Beach, NC ∙ Cape Hatteras, NC ∙ Harkers Island, NC ∙ Holly Ridge, NC ∙ Sealevel, NC ∙ Cape Carteret, NC ∙ Ocracoke Island, NC

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 808 PM EDT Mon Jul 7 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday 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 12:19 PM Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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