Active AlertsLittle Kinnakeet, NC

What: For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.
Where: For the Beach Hazards Statement, the beaches north of Cape Hatteras. For the High Surf Advisory, Hatteras Island beaches.
When: For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Wednesday to 11 AM EDT Thursday.
Impacts: Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Additional Details: High surf and dangerous rip currents may linger beyond Thursday morning.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.