Beach Hazards Statement for West Carteret; East Carteret; Coastal Onslow +2 more
What: Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. Impacts: Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. Where: The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Surf City. When: Through this evening.
NCWest Carteret; East Carteret; Coastal Onslow; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island
Official alert brief
WHAT
Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
WHERE
The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Surf City.
WHEN
Through this evening.
IMPACTS
Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
Instructions
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.