Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Beaufort Michael J Smith Field, NC ∙ Ocracoke, NC ∙ Davis, NC ∙ Hatteras Island, NC ∙ Manteo, NC ∙ Piney Island, NC ∙ Gloucester, NC ∙ Cape Hatteras - Billy Mitchell Field, NC ∙ Rodanthe, NC ∙ Southern Shores, NC

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 831 AM EDT Mon Jun 1 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches from Duck to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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 2:30 PM today. 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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