Active AlertsKitty Hawk, NC

Beach Hazards Statement

Issued at Sun 3:43 AM Apr. 12
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Dangerous rip currents.
Where: The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.
When: 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 10:04 AM Sunday.

Recommended Action

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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