Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Newport, NC ∙ Avon, NC ∙ Gloucester, NC ∙ North Topsail Beach, NC ∙ Merrimon, NC ∙ Frisco, NC ∙ Swansboro Bogue Field Mcaf, NC ∙ Beaufort, NC ∙ Waves, NC ∙ Williston, NC

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1138 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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