Beach Hazards Statement for West Carteret; East Carteret; Coastal Onslow +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal Onslow, East Carteret, Hatteras Island, Ocracoke Island, West Carteret
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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: Dangerous rip currents. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Where: The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. When: From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
What the bulletin says to do
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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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through 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 6:30 PM Tuesday.
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Official revisions
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Beach Hazards Statement issued August 4 at 4:22AM EDT until August 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Official revision - Alert
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 3 at 8:30PM EDT until August 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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