Beach Hazards Statement in Carteret County, North Carolina
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED5/17/2025 10:59:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Likely
5/17/2025 10:59:00 AM until 5/17/2025 8:00:00 PM
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.
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous
swimming conditions.