Special Weather Statement for Northern Outer Banks
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What you need to know
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- Northern Outer Banks
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- Moderate
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What is happening
Rip currents have been observed over the last hour north of Oregon Inlet, as low tide has occurred during the last hour. An elevated risk of rip currents can be expected through noon, before the threat of rip currents lessens this afternoon. If caught in a rip current, relax and do not swim against it. Swim...
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Rip currents have been observed over the last hour north of Oregon Inlet, as low tide has occurred during the last hour. An elevated risk of rip currents can be expected through noon, before the threat of rip currents lessens this afternoon. If caught in a rip current, relax and do not swim against it. Swim parallel to the shoreline to escape the pull of the rip current. If you cannot escape, float or tread water, and yell and wave for help. Always swim on a lifeguarded beach, and if in doubt, stay out of the water.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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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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