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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:21 AM Jun. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas will build to 4 to 6 ft Thursday evening. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 12:07 AM Jun. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Shackleford Banks and Bogue Banks beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday 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 7:30 AM Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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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