Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
649 WHUS42 KMHX 111445 CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1045 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026 NCZ203-205-120000- /O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260512T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island- 1045 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore. && $$