Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
369 WHUS42 KMHX 161330 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 930 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026 NCZ203-205-170000- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0061.260916T1330Z-260917T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island- 930 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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 PM today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$