Beach Hazards Statement for Hatteras Island
What: Dangerous rip currents. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Where: Hatteras Island beaches north of Cape Point. When: Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Dangerous rip currents.
WHERE
Hatteras Island beaches north of Cape Point.
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 4 PM Friday.
Instructions
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.