Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Cape Hatteras - Billy Mitchell Field, NC ∙ Rodanthe, NC ∙ Beaufort Michael J Smith Field, NC ∙ Davis, NC ∙ Portsmouth Island, NC ∙ Avon, NC ∙ Gloucester, NC ∙ Merrimon, NC ∙ Frisco, NC ∙ Waves, NC

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 350 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...From 7 AM EDT this morning through 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 noon 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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